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    "title": "Cook — St Mary's School",
    "description": "St Mary's School, a CISCE school in Lucknow, 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<div>St Mary’s school Para Rajajipuram is a co-educational English medium school .It provide high-quality education services in Rajajipuram Lucknow. The management committee is committed to build the foundation of students in such a way that they perform well in higher studies and develop confidence while cultivating good manners. With the efforts of school, our students become habitual to hard work, attain good physical fitness and intelligence which is the only requirement to win a place in the state/ All India services, different self-employment professions, or other fields of social services.School is from Nursery to class XIIth .</div><div><br></div><div>School is dedicated towards the all-round development of every student through focus on both academics and co-curricular activities. The teaching techniques are modern, the lesson plans are engaging and the school infrastructure is state of the art.</div>",
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  "descriptionText": "St Mary's School, a CISCE school in Lucknow, 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\nSt Mary’s school Para Rajajipuram is a co-educational English medium school .It provide high-quality education services in Rajajipuram Lucknow. The management committee is committed to build the foundation of students in such a way that they perform well in higher studies and develop confidence while cultivating good manners. With the efforts of school, our students become habitual to hard work, attain good physical fitness and intelligence which is the only requirement to win a place in the state/ All India services, different self-employment professions, or other fields of social services.School is from Nursery to class XIIth .\n\nSchool is dedicated towards the all-round development of every student through focus on both academics and co-curricular activities. The teaching techniques are modern, the lesson plans are engaging and the school infrastructure is state of the art.",
  "aboutTheRole": "This Cook role suits an experienced kitchen hand comfortable with school-scale meal prep and strict cleanliness norms.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Prepare student and staff meals to scale, on time, every school day.",
    "Plan the day's menu in line with the school's weekly meal calendar.",
    "Manage stores — indent ingredients, track usage, control wastage.",
    "Maintain strict kitchen hygiene per FSSAI norms.",
    "Cater for event days (parent meetings, sports day, exhibitions) when needed."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Cook — St Mary's School",
      "body": "Plan and prepare daily school meals to a fixed menu, maintain hygiene standards, manage kitchen staff and meet age-appropriate nutrition norms."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in an ICSE school",
      "body": "Working in an **ICSE/ISC** setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics."
    },
    {
      "id": "working-conditions",
      "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 Lucknow",
      "body": "Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff."
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What kind of menu does the school kitchen run?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I make a resume for a ICSE Cook — St Mary's School job?",
      "a": "Use the free school-style resume builder — role-anchored headline, B.Ed/CTET/PD block, and measurable outcomes per school (a one-page PDF is what shortlisters want): /resume-builder."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role."
    },
    {
      "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": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Lucknow), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is St Mary's School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this Cook — St Mary's School role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"Cook — St Mary's School — St Mary's School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms."
    }
  ]
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