Kolkata: Cook — Salt Lake School Job at Salt Lake School
Salt Lake SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Cook — Salt Lake School
- School
- Salt Lake School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹3.6L per year
- Experience
- 3–5 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Salt Lake School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Cook — Salt Lake School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 47+ years. Curriculum: CISCE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Salt Lake School, a CISCE 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: Salt Lake School is a CISCE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Cook — Salt Lake 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 CISCE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
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
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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How much experience do I need for this Cook — Salt Lake School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Salt Lake School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
About Salt Lake School
Salt Lake School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1979, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Salt Lake School is a CISCE Day School in Saltlake, Kolkata.
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