The University of the Punjab (PU), Lahore invites applications from competent Pakistani citizens under Advertisement No. 14/2026 for the post of Cook on a Daily Wages / Contingent Basis for an initial period of 89 days, payable out of self-supporting and contingent staff budgets in the Office of the Vice Chancellor / Registrar, Lahore.
Campus Culinary Operations and Food Services Scope
The University of the Punjab operates dedicated dining, hospitality, and catering services across its executive guest houses, vice chancellor's complex, faculty lounges, and residential hostels in Lahore. Providing wholesome, nutritious, and hygienic meals for resident scholars, international delegates, faculty convocations, and statutory committee sessions is a core priority of university administrative services.
Culinary Responsibilities and Kitchen Sanitation Scope
The appointed Cook is responsible for daily meal preparation, kitchen hygiene, and pantry management in university culinary facilities. Specific duties include:
- Preparing healthy, authentic Pakistani dishes, breakfast spreads, tea services, and dinner menus according to approved daily schedules.
- Ensuring strict food safety, cleanliness, and hygienic standards across food preparation counters, cooking ranges, and storage pantries.
- Handling raw ingredient inspection, proper vegetable cutting, meat handling, and preventing cross-contamination during meal preparation.
- Cleaning and sterilizing cooking utensils, kitchenware, ovens, and dining service equipment after every meal session.
- Assisting in tracking grocery rations, reporting inventory shortages, and minimizing food wastage.
Online Application Procedure and Document Checklist
Eligible candidates should register their credentials on the university recruitment portal and compile a complete physical verification dossier:
- Printed copy of the online application form submitted through the university recruitment portal.
- Attested copy of Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC).
- Attested copy of Domicile certificate.
- Educational or literacy certificates verifying ability to read and write.
- Recent 1x1 size passport-style color photographs.
- Experience certificates documenting culinary experience in institutional dining halls, hotels, restaurants, or government messes.
Submission Instructions and Terms of Appointment
Candidates must submit their online application through http://111.68.103.6/nonteaching before 4:00 PM on 21 October 2026. Signed physical dossiers with all attested credentials must be delivered via registered mail or courier service to the Office of the Registrar (Administration Branch-II, Room No. 33, Admin Block), University of the Punjab, Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore before the deadline. No application will be entertained by hand. Employment is strictly temporary on a contingent daily wage basis without claim to regularization. No TA/DA is admissible for test or interview.