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    "description": "Salt Lake Point School, a CISCE 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:\n<p>Salt Lake Point School had a humble beginning with a few students in a small house at CA block of Salt Lake in 1976. In the year 1997, the school moved to its new building at CD-249, Salt Lake. In the year 1998, the school got affiliation from the ICSE Board, New Delhi.</p>",
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    "jobBenefits": "Medical Room; Transportation; Wifi; Smart Classes; Debate; Picnics and excursion; Music; Drama; Art and Craft; Dance; Gardening; Cafeteria/Canteen",
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  "descriptionText": "Salt Lake Point School, a CISCE 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:\nSalt Lake Point School had a humble beginning with a few students in a small house at CA block of Salt Lake in 1976. In the year 1997, the school moved to its new building at CD-249, Salt Lake. In the year 1998, the school got affiliation from the ICSE Board, New Delhi.",
  "aboutTheRole": "We're hiring a Cook who can run a school kitchen to a fixed menu — clean, on time and at scale.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Accommodate medically advised diets for students where flagged.",
    "Maintain clean uniforms, gloves and head cover for all kitchen staff.",
    "Keep the daily consumption register and report to the admin team.",
    "Ensure water, gas and equipment safety checks are done daily.",
    "Supervise kitchen helpers and assign daily tasks."
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    {
      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Cook — Salt Lake Point School",
      "body": "Run the kitchen end-to-end — menu execution, FSSAI hygiene compliance, ingredient indenting and student-meal counts."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in an ICSE school",
      "body": "**ICSE/ISC** schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles."
    },
    {
      "id": "working-conditions",
      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks."
    },
    {
      "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": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Cook — Salt Lake Point School role?",
      "a": "The salary band is shown in the \"Key facts\" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome."
    },
    {
      "q": "What qualifications are required for a Cook — Salt Lake Point School?",
      "a": "The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Cook — Salt Lake Point School positions."
    },
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open \"My applications\" to see the timeline anytime."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Cook — Salt Lake Point School role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Cook — Salt Lake Point School — Salt Lake Point School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Salt Lake Point School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned."
    }
  ]
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