Mumbai: Cook — Sir JJ Girls' High School Job at Sir JJ Girls' High School
Sir JJ Girls' High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Cook — Sir JJ Girls' High School
- School
- Sir JJ Girls' High School
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.6L – ₹4.2L per year
- Experience
- 1–5 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Sir JJ Girls' High School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Cook — Sir JJ Girls' High School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 118+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Sir JJ Girls' High School, a State Board school in Mumbai, 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: Sir JJ Girls' High School is a State Board Day School in Fort, Mumbai.
What you'll handle as a Cook — Sir JJ Girls' High 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
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
Common questions about this role
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
About Sir JJ Girls' High School
Sir JJ Girls' High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1908, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Sir JJ Girls' High School is a State Board Day School in Fort, Mumbai.
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