Cook — Orchids The International School Opening — Orchids The International School, Chennai
Orchids The International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Cook — Orchids The International School
- School
- Orchids The International School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹1.3L – ₹2.1L per year
- Experience
- 0–3 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Cook — Orchids The International School — Orchids The International School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 24+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Orchids The International School, a CBSE school in Chennai, 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: Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in Thoraipakkam, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Cook — Orchids The International School
Cook for student/staff meals, oversee kitchen cleanliness, manage stores and produce reports on daily consumption.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
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.
How much experience do I need for this Cook — Orchids The International School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
About Orchids The International School
Orchids The International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in Thoraipakkam, Chennai.
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Perks
Campus gallery
