Cook — Nava Nalanda Public School

Nava Nalanda Public School· Est. 1967 · State Board · Kolkata
₹1.7L – ₹2.8LState Boardfull-timeOn-site1–4 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 14 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 1967.

What you'll handle

·Plan the day's menu in line with the school's weekly meal calendar.
·Prepare student and staff meals to scale, on time, every school day.
·Maintain strict kitchen hygiene per FSSAI norms.
·Manage stores — indent ingredients, track usage, control wastage.
·Supervise kitchen helpers and assign daily tasks.

Requirements

Working in a STATE BOARD school

This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

Career path

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  1. NTT / KG
  2. PRT (Primary)
  3. TGT (Middle)
  4. PGT (Senior)
  5. HOD
  6. Vice Principal
  7. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹1.7L – ₹2.8L / yrAlumni AssociationMedical RoomTransportationWifiSmart ClassesDebatePicnics and excursionMusic

Pay benchmark — Cook — Nava Nalanda Public School in Kolkata

₹20.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹1.7L – ₹2.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹2.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a Cook — Nava Nalanda Public School at Nava Nalanda Public School. 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 Public 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 Public School is a State Board Day School in Kalighat, Kolkata.

What you'll handle as a Cook — Nava Nalanda Public 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

This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

About teaching in Kolkata

Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.

Nava Nalanda Public School
State Board · Day School · Kolkata · Est. 1967
1967
FOUNDED
State Board
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
Kolkata, West Bengal
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