Purpose
Ashray Living provides hygienic, nutritious, and balanced meals through its managed kitchen and dining facility for the comfort and well-being of residents.
1. Dining Facility Overview
Meal services may include:
- —Breakfast
- —Lunch
- —Evening Snacks
- —Dinner
Menu schedules may vary seasonally and are subject to operational requirements.
2. Kitchen Usage Policy
General Rules
- —Kitchen access is only for authorized residents.
- —Residents must maintain cleanliness after every use.
- —Personal utensils and appliances should be labeled properly.
- —Wastage of food and water should be avoided.
- —Dining timings must be respected.
Hygiene & Safety
- —Hands must be washed before entering the dining or kitchen area.
- —Cooking inside rooms is strictly prohibited unless specifically permitted.
- —Open flames, gas stoves, induction plates, or unsafe heating devices are not allowed in rooms.
- —Food spillages must be cleaned immediately.
- —Expired or spoiled food items may be discarded by management for hygiene reasons.
Storage Rules
- —Shared refrigerators must be used responsibly.
- —Unlabeled food items may be removed during weekly cleaning.
- —Residents should avoid storing perishable items for extended periods.
- —Management is not responsible for loss, spoilage, or mixing of personal food items.
3. Meal Timings
Meal timings may vary slightly depending on operations.
- —Breakfast: 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
- —Lunch: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
- —Evening Snacks: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- —Dinner: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Late meal requests may not always be accommodated.
4. Delivery & Outside Food
- —Outside food deliveries are permitted only in designated areas.
- —Residents must collect deliveries personally.
- —Strong-smelling or unhygienic food items may be restricted in shared spaces.
- —Disposable plates and waste must be discarded properly.
5. Special Dietary Requests
- —Residents may inform management regarding: Jain meals, Medical dietary restrictions, Allergy concerns, High-protein or fitness meal requirements.
- —Special meal requests are subject to availability and additional charges.
6. Prohibited Activities
- —Cooking in rooms without approval
- —Use of LPG cylinders inside rooms
- —Food fights or wastage
- —Entering kitchen staff areas without permission
- —Tampering with kitchen equipment
- —Taking utensils outside dining areas without approval
7. Management Rights
- —Modify menu items
- —Change meal timings
- —Restrict kitchen access for safety violations
- —Impose penalties for repeated hygiene or policy violations
8. Resident Responsibility
- —Maintain discipline in dining areas
- —Respect kitchen staff and fellow residents
- —Follow hygiene and safety standards
- —Report any food quality concerns promptly
Note
A clean kitchen and healthy dining environment is a shared responsibility of all residents.