Kolkata: Cook — Nava Nalanda High School Job at Nava Nalanda High School
Nava Nalanda High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Cook — Nava Nalanda High School
- School
- Nava Nalanda High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹3.9L per year
- Experience
- 4–7 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Nava Nalanda High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Cook — Nava Nalanda High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 59+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Nava Nalanda High 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: Nava Nalanda High School is a State Board Day School in Jodhpur Park, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Cook — Nava Nalanda High School
Run the kitchen end-to-end — menu execution, FSSAI hygiene compliance, ingredient indenting and student-meal counts.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
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
Is background verification done before joining?
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
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.
Where exactly is Nava Nalanda High School located?
The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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 Nava Nalanda High School
Nava Nalanda High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1967, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Nava Nalanda High School is a State Board Day School in Jodhpur Park, Kolkata.
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Perks
Campus gallery
