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    "description": "May Flower English School, a State Board 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:\nMay Flower English School is a State Board Day School in Khidirpur, Kolkata.",
    "datePosted": "2026-05-30T15:37:38.43703+00:00",
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    "jobBenefits": "Medical Room; Transportation; Wifi; Smart Classes; Art and Craft; Dance; Drama; Music; Picnics and excursion; Debate; Gardening; Library/Reading Room",
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  "descriptionText": "May Flower English School, a State Board 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:\nMay Flower English School is a State Board Day School in Khidirpur, Kolkata.",
  "aboutTheRole": "This Cook role suits an experienced kitchen hand comfortable with school-scale meal prep and strict cleanliness norms.",
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    "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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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Cook — May Flower English 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 STATE BOARD school",
      "body": "This is a **state-board** school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context."
    },
    {
      "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": [
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at May Flower English 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": "How do I write an application email for this Cook — May Flower English School role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Cook — May Flower English School — May Flower English School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "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": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none."
    },
    {
      "q": "What kind of menu does the school kitchen run?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification."
    },
    {
      "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": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime."
    }
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