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    "title": "Cook — Dum Dum Indira Gandhi Memorial High School",
    "description": "Dum Dum Indira Gandhi Memorial High School, a CBSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Cook.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n- Ensure smooth functioning of assigned facilities/equipment\n- Coordinate with vendors and support staff\n- Follow safety and security protocols at all times\n- Report issues to the maintenance head promptly\n\nRequirements:\n- 0-3 years of relevant experience\n- Relevant ITI/diploma/certification; school or institutional experience preferred\n\nAbout the school:\n<p>Indira Education Trust, Kolkata, Delhi was formed with the sole motive of augmenting planned &amp; efforts of spreading education, irredicating illiteracy and uplifting the educative standard of the learners towards excellence by establishing schools and colleges across the country since its very inception in the year 1986. The trust undertakes various schemes of social and philanthropic activities and renders all sorts of services to reach the social and educational goals. The Board of trustees has ever been endeavouring its missionary works tirelessly to inspire the children of the society irrespective of their caste, creed, race, language and religion build their careers to become loyal citizens of our mother India. It treats the service to humanity as services.</p>",
    "datePosted": "2026-06-02T11:46:12.158393+00:00",
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  "descriptionText": "Dum Dum Indira Gandhi Memorial High School, a CBSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a Cook.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Ensure smooth functioning of assigned facilities/equipment\n• Coordinate with vendors and support staff\n• Follow safety and security protocols at all times\n• Report issues to the maintenance head promptly\n\nRequirements:\n• 0-3 years of relevant experience\n• Relevant ITI/diploma/certification; school or institutional experience preferred\n\nAbout the school:\nIndira Education Trust, Kolkata, Delhi was formed with the sole motive of augmenting planned & efforts of spreading education, irredicating illiteracy and uplifting the educative standard of the learners towards excellence by establishing schools and colleges across the country since its very inception in the year 1986. The trust undertakes various schemes of social and philanthropic activities and renders all sorts of services to reach the social and educational goals. The Board of trustees has ever been endeavouring its missionary works tirelessly to inspire the children of the society irrespective of their caste, creed, race, language and religion build their careers to become loyal citizens of our mother India. It treats the service to humanity as services.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join as our Cook: daily school meals to plan, age-appropriate nutrition, hygiene compliance and a small kitchen team.",
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    "Maintain clean uniforms, gloves and head cover for all kitchen staff.",
    "Accommodate medically advised diets for students where flagged.",
    "Manage stores — indent ingredients, track usage, control wastage.",
    "Maintain strict kitchen hygiene per FSSAI norms.",
    "Prepare student and staff meals to scale, on time, every school day."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Cook — Dum Dum Indira Gandhi Memorial High School",
      "body": "Cook for student/staff meals, oversee kitchen cleanliness, manage stores and produce reports on daily consumption."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy."
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    {
      "id": "working-conditions",
      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "This is a **day school** — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings."
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    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Kolkata",
      "body": "Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May."
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  "faq": [
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      "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Dum Dum Indira Gandhi Memorial High School?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Cook — Dum Dum Indira Gandhi Memorial High School?",
      "a": "The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Cook — Dum Dum Indira Gandhi Memorial High School positions."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a Cook — Dum Dum Indira Gandhi Memorial High School interview?",
      "a": "A full library of role-specific interview guides (PRT, TGT, PGT, subject-wise, coordinator, principal) with model answers is at /interview-questions."
    },
    {
      "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Dum Dum Indira Gandhi Memorial High School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this role?",
      "a": "Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference."
    }
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