Cook — St. Xaviers Collegiate School Vacancy at St. Xaviers Collegiate School, Kolkata
St. Xaviers Collegiate SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Cook — St. Xaviers Collegiate School
- School
- St. Xaviers Collegiate School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹4.5L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: Cook — St. Xaviers Collegiate School — St. Xaviers Collegiate School, Kolkata, West Bengal. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: ICSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St. Xaviers Collegiate School, a ICSE school in Kolkata, 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: St. Xaviers Collegiate School is a ICSE Day School in Lalbazar, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Cook — St. Xaviers Collegiate School
Cook for student/staff meals, oversee kitchen cleanliness, manage stores and produce reports on daily consumption.
Working in an ICSE school
ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. Xaviers Collegiate School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Expect a screening call → a practical/skills round (role-specific) → a final interview with the relevant department head. Carry valid ID, references and any certifications.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
About St. Xaviers Collegiate School
St. Xaviers Collegiate School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1860, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
St. Xaviers Collegiate School is a ICSE Day School in Lalbazar, Kolkata.
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