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    "title": "Cook — Holy Cross Convent Primary School",
    "description": "Holy Cross Convent Primary School, a State Board school in Thane, 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>the words of Addison are brought to light at Holy Cross Convent Primary School ‘K’ Villa Thane West, since its inception. This edifice of learning has an aura of respectability, friendliness and excellence not just in academics but also in the formation of character of its students, as well as the development of the all-round personalities of every child that pass out from the portals of the institution. At one of the <a href=\"https:///admissions/school-admission-in-thane-west-thane\"><u>best schools in Thane West</u></a>, The positive aura that surrounds Holy Cross emanates from the focussed management, young and experienced members of the staff, ever enthusiastic, ready to learn and improve students along with the latest technology and conducive physical infrastructure of the school.</p>",
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    "jobBenefits": "Alumni Association; Medical Room; Meals; Transportation; Dance; Cafeteria/Canteen; Library/Reading Room; Playground; Computer Lab; Outdoor Sports; Yoga",
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  "descriptionText": "Holy Cross Convent Primary School, a State Board school in Thane, 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:\nthe words of Addison are brought to light at Holy Cross Convent Primary School ‘K’ Villa Thane West, since its inception. This edifice of learning has an aura of respectability, friendliness and excellence not just in academics but also in the formation of character of its students, as well as the development of the all-round personalities of every child that pass out from the portals of the institution. At one of the best schools in Thane West, The positive aura that surrounds Holy Cross emanates from the focussed management, young and experienced members of the staff, ever enthusiastic, ready to learn and improve students along with the latest technology and conducive physical infrastructure of the school.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join as our Cook: daily school meals to plan, age-appropriate nutrition, hygiene compliance and a small kitchen team.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Maintain strict kitchen hygiene per FSSAI norms.",
    "Prepare student and staff meals to scale, on time, every school day.",
    "Plan the day's menu in line with the school's weekly meal calendar.",
    "Maintain clean uniforms, gloves and head cover for all kitchen staff.",
    "Accommodate medically advised diets for students where flagged."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Cook — Holy Cross Convent Primary School",
      "body": "Cook for student/staff meals, oversee kitchen cleanliness, manage stores and produce reports on daily consumption."
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    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a STATE BOARD school",
      "body": "This is a **state-board** school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context."
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      "body": "This is a **day school** — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "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": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly."
    },
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Cook — Holy Cross Convent Primary School salary in Thane?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Cook — Holy Cross Convent Primary School pay in Thane rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Holy Cross Convent Primary School?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (state-board) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?",
      "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Holy Cross Convent Primary School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Thane, Maharashtra. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Cook — Holy Cross Convent Primary 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 — Holy Cross Convent Primary School positions."
    }
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