Joseph Day School is hiring a Cook — Joseph Day School in Kolkata
Joseph Day SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Cook — Joseph Day School
- School
- Joseph Day School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.6L – ₹3.6L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Joseph Day School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a Cook — Joseph Day School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Joseph Day School, a State Board 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: Joseph Day School is a State Board Day School in Entally, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Cook — Joseph Day 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 a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
What is the salary for this Cook — Joseph Day School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
What kind of menu does the school kitchen run?
School kitchens typically run a fixed weekly menu balanced for North/South Indian vegetarian (and sometimes non-veg) options, designed around age-appropriate nutrition norms.
About Joseph Day School
Joseph Day School is a day school affiliated to State Board, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Joseph Day School is a State Board Day School in Entally, Kolkata.
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