{
  "jsonld": {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "JobPosting",
    "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/ideal-mission-school-thakurpukur-kolkata-cook-096c5e",
    "identifier": [
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "Ideal Mission School",
        "value": "68225d37-7cc8-4a10-8f18-797ec2a190e2"
      },
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "board",
        "value": "ICSE"
      }
    ],
    "title": "Cook — Ideal Mission School",
    "description": "Ideal Mission School, a CISCE 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:\nIdeal Mission School is a CISCE Day School in Thakurpukur, Kolkata.",
    "datePosted": "2026-05-28T23:11:21.927504+00:00",
    "employmentType": "FULL_TIME",
    "hiringOrganization": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "@id": "#org:8ece9fc7-90f9-40fc-b3f4-bfa91a041a5a",
      "name": "Ideal Mission School",
      "url": "http://www.idealmissionschool.org.in/",
      "sameAs": [
        "http://www.idealmissionschool.org.in/",
        "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/ideal-mission-school-thakurpukur-kolkata"
      ],
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "Srijani, Thakurpukur",
        "addressLocality": "Kolkata",
        "addressRegion": "West Bengal",
        "postalCode": "700104"
      },
      "foundingDate": "2010"
    },
    "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/ideal-mission-school-thakurpukur-kolkata-cook-096c5e",
    "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/ideal-mission-school-thakurpukur-kolkata-cook-096c5e",
    "validThrough": "2026-08-18T15:02:25.401179+00:00",
    "dateModified": "2026-07-15T05:52:03.597448+00:00",
    "jobLocation": {
      "@type": "Place",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "Srijani, Thakurpukur",
        "addressLocality": "Kolkata",
        "addressRegion": "West Bengal",
        "postalCode": "700104"
      }
    },
    "applicantLocationRequirements": {
      "@type": "Country",
      "name": "India"
    },
    "baseSalary": {
      "@type": "MonetaryAmount",
      "currency": "INR",
      "value": {
        "@type": "QuantitativeValue",
        "unitText": "YEAR",
        "minValue": 250000,
        "maxValue": 370000
      }
    },
    "industry": "Education",
    "jobBenefits": "Alumni Association; Medical Room; Transportation; Wifi; Smart Classes; Debate; Picnics and excursion; Music; Drama; Art and Craft; Dance; Gardening",
    "experienceRequirements": {
      "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements",
      "monthsOfExperience": 24
    }
  },
  "board": "ICSE",
  "schoolType": "Day School",
  "status": "published",
  "descriptionText": "Ideal Mission School, a CISCE 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:\nIdeal Mission School is a CISCE Day School in Thakurpukur, Kolkata.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Take charge of the school kitchen end-to-end: menu execution, FSSAI hygiene, ingredient indenting and daily counts.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Supervise kitchen helpers and assign daily tasks.",
    "Cater for event days (parent meetings, sports day, exhibitions) when needed.",
    "Keep the daily consumption register and report to the admin team.",
    "Ensure water, gas and equipment safety checks are done daily.",
    "Plan the day's menu in line with the school's weekly meal calendar."
  ],
  "estimatedBand": null,
  "enrichment": [
    {
      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Cook — Ideal Mission School",
      "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 an ICSE school",
      "body": "**ICSE/ISC** schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles."
    },
    {
      "id": "working-conditions",
      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
    },
    {
      "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."
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a Cook — Ideal Mission 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": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the \"Message employer\" button on this Cook — Ideal Mission School listing is usually welcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Cook — Ideal Mission School salary in Kolkata?",
      "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Cook — Ideal Mission School roles in Kolkata. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base."
    },
    {
      "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Ideal Mission School?",
      "a": "Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I make a resume for a ICSE Cook — Ideal Mission School job?",
      "a": "Use the free school-style resume builder — role-anchored headline, B.Ed/CTET/PD block, and measurable outcomes per school (a one-page PDF is what shortlisters want): /resume-builder."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Cook — Ideal Mission 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 — Ideal Mission School positions."
    }
  ]
}