Cook — Shiv Nadar School Vacancy at Shiv Nadar School, Chennai
Shiv Nadar SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Cook — Shiv Nadar School
- School
- Shiv Nadar School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.8L – ₹6.2L per year
- Experience
- 1–5 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a fresh opening for a Cook — Shiv Nadar School at Shiv Nadar School. Curriculum: IB BOARD. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Shiv Nadar School, a IB Board 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: Shiv Nadar School is a IB Board Day School in Adyar, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Cook — Shiv Nadar 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 an IB BOARD school
This is an IB school — inquiry-led teaching, transdisciplinary planning, ATL skills and formal IB documentation are part of daily work.
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
Is there a probation period?
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Shiv Nadar School follows the IB curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
About Shiv Nadar School
Shiv Nadar School is a day school affiliated to IB Board, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Shiv Nadar School is a IB Board Day School in Adyar, Chennai.
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