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    "title": "Cook — St. Mary'S Convent School",
    "description": "St. Mary'S Convent School, a ICSE 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>To fulfill the vision we have the motto LOVE, SERVICE ,SCARIFICE with the objective to instill in us the spirit of patriotism, universal brotherhood, a sense of civic rights and duties and thus promote in us integral growth in every dimension of our personality, traits, leading them to communion, integrity and peace with all, by which renewing and bettering families, localities and thus join in the noble cause of nation building. Effective and authentic learning environment promoting personal growth is assured. Our social, emotional, physical and intellectual opportunities beginning at the kindergarten level, prepare our little explorers to build a constellation of skills to equip them for their adventures in the future.</p>",
    "datePosted": "2026-05-25T11:23:49.473205+00:00",
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  "descriptionText": "St. Mary'S Convent School, a ICSE 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:\nTo fulfill the vision we have the motto LOVE, SERVICE ,SCARIFICE with the objective to instill in us the spirit of patriotism, universal brotherhood, a sense of civic rights and duties and thus promote in us integral growth in every dimension of our personality, traits, leading them to communion, integrity and peace with all, by which renewing and bettering families, localities and thus join in the noble cause of nation building. Effective and authentic learning environment promoting personal growth is assured. Our social, emotional, physical and intellectual opportunities beginning at the kindergarten level, prepare our little explorers to build a constellation of skills to equip them for their adventures in the future.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join as our Cook: daily school meals to plan, age-appropriate nutrition, hygiene compliance and a small kitchen team.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Ensure water, gas and equipment safety checks are done daily.",
    "Keep the daily consumption register and report to the admin team.",
    "Cater for event days (parent meetings, sports day, exhibitions) when needed.",
    "Supervise kitchen helpers and assign daily tasks.",
    "Manage stores — indent ingredients, track usage, control wastage."
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    {
      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Cook — St. Mary'S Convent School",
      "body": "Cook for student/staff meals, oversee kitchen cleanliness, manage stores and produce reports on daily consumption."
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    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in an ICSE school",
      "body": "This is an **ICSE/ISC** school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios."
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    {
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      "heading": "Working conditions",
      "body": "This is a **day school** — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings."
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      "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": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff."
    },
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at St. Mary'S Convent School?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (ICSE/ISC) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this Cook — St. Mary'S Convent School role?",
      "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is St. Mary'S Convent School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Kolkata, West Bengal. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average Cook — St. Mary'S Convent School salary in Kolkata?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, Cook — St. Mary'S Convent School pay in Kolkata rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?",
      "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job."
    }
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