Cook — Don Bosco School Opening — Don Bosco School, Kolkata
Don Bosco SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Cook — Don Bosco School
- School
- Don Bosco School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.0L – ₹5.2L per year
- Experience
- 4–6 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Cook — Don Bosco School at Don Bosco School. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 68+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Don Bosco School, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Cook.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure smooth functioning of assigned facilities/equipment
- Coordinate with vendors and support staff
- Follow safety and security protocols at all times
- Report issues to the maintenance head promptly
Requirements:
- 0-3 years of relevant experience
- Relevant ITI/diploma/certification; school or institutional experience preferred
About the school: Don Bosco School is a ICSE Day School in Park Circus, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Cook — Don Bosco School
Plan and prepare daily school meals to a fixed menu, maintain hygiene standards, manage kitchen staff and meet age-appropriate nutrition norms.
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
What kind of menu does the school kitchen run?
Menus are planned in advance with the school administration, focused on hygienic, balanced meals for students and staff. Special diets are accommodated where possible.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
About Don Bosco School
Don Bosco School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1958, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Don Bosco School is a ICSE Day School in Park Circus, Kolkata.
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