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    "description": "St. Stephens School, Birati, 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:\nSt. Stephens School, Birati is a ICSE Day School in North Dum Dum, Kolkata.",
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    "jobBenefits": "Alumni Association; Medical Room; Transportation; Wifi; Smart Classes; Drama; Music; Picnics and excursion; Debate; Art and Craft; Dance; Gardening",
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  "descriptionText": "St. Stephens School, Birati, 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:\nSt. Stephens School, Birati is a ICSE Day School in North Dum Dum, Kolkata.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Join as our Cook: daily school meals to plan, age-appropriate nutrition, hygiene compliance and a small kitchen team.",
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    "Maintain clean uniforms, gloves and head cover for all kitchen staff.",
    "Accommodate medically advised diets for students where flagged.",
    "Manage stores — indent ingredients, track usage, control wastage.",
    "Maintain strict kitchen hygiene per FSSAI norms.",
    "Prepare student and staff meals to scale, on time, every school day."
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      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a Cook — St. Stephens School, Birati",
      "body": "Cook for student/staff meals, oversee kitchen cleanliness, manage stores and produce reports on daily consumption."
    },
    {
      "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."
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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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      "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": "What is the salary for this Cook — St. Stephens School, Birati 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": "Can I negotiate the salary at St. Stephens School, Birati?",
      "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": "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": "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": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "St. Stephens School, Birati follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I make a resume for a ICSE Cook — St. Stephens School, Birati 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 will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is there a probation period?",
      "a": "Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification."
    }
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