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    "jobBenefits": "Medical Room; Drama; Picnics and excursion; Music; Art and Craft; Dance; Library/Reading Room; Playground; Science Lab; Computer Lab; CCTV; Karate",
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  "descriptionText": "Howrah Vivekananda Institution, a State Board school in Howrah, 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:\nHowrah Vivekananda Institution, a glowing name in the annals of education in West Bengal, set out on its journey in 1923 and it is still moving towards the development of young men. The institution named after the famous Hindu monk Swami Vivekananda still keeps up its old heritage in the academic firmament. Thanks to the initiative taken by a group of young men, the Ramkrishna Vivekananda Ashram was set up in 1916. Swami Shivanandaji, the then President of the Belur Math said to these young men , “Service or business is not your cup of tea. Rather set up a School.” Inspired by Shivanandaji, these young workers of the ashram took over “Saraswati Institution”, a primary school, in the locality. The name of the school was changed to “Vivekananda Institution” on 1st February, 1923.",
  "aboutTheRole": "This Cook role suits an experienced kitchen hand comfortable with school-scale meal prep and strict cleanliness norms.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Maintain clean uniforms, gloves and head cover for all kitchen staff.",
    "Accommodate medically advised diets for students where flagged.",
    "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.",
    "Manage stores — indent ingredients, track usage, control wastage."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Cook — Howrah Vivekananda Institution",
      "body": "Plan and prepare daily school meals to a fixed menu, maintain hygiene standards, manage kitchen staff and meet age-appropriate nutrition norms."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a STATE BOARD school",
      "body": "Working in a **state-board** setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns."
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      "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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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Howrah), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Cook — Howrah Vivekananda Institution salary in Howrah?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Cook — Howrah Vivekananda Institution pay in Howrah rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Howrah Vivekananda Institution located?",
      "a": "The school is in Howrah, West Bengal. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Howrah Vivekananda Institution follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "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": "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."
    }
  ]
}