Chennai: Cook — Sishya School Job at Sishya School
Sishya SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Cook — Sishya School
- School
- Sishya School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹4.4L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Sishya School (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) is inviting applications for a Cook — Sishya School. The school has been running for 54+ years. Curriculum: ICSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Sishya School, a ICSE 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: Sishya School is a ICSE Day School in Adyar, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Cook — Sishya School
Run the kitchen end-to-end — menu execution, FSSAI hygiene compliance, ingredient indenting and student-meal counts.
Working in an ICSE 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 Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this Cook — Sishya 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.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
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.
What kind of menu does the school kitchen run?
School kitchens typically run a fixed weekly menu balanced for North/South Indian vegetarian (and sometimes non-veg) options, designed around age-appropriate nutrition norms.
About Sishya School
Sishya School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1972, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Sishya School is a ICSE Day School in Adyar, Chennai.
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