Tantia High School is hiring a Cook — Tantia High School in Kolkata
Tantia High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Cook — Tantia High School
- School
- Tantia High School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.5L – ₹4.0L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Tantia High School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a Cook — Tantia High School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 72+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Tantia High School, a State Board 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: Tantia High School is a State Board Day School in Kolutolla, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Cook — Tantia High School
Plan and prepare daily school meals to a fixed menu, maintain hygiene standards, manage kitchen staff and meet age-appropriate nutrition norms.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Tantia High School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
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.
About Tantia High School
Tantia High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1954, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Tantia High School is a State Board Day School in Kolutolla, Kolkata.
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Perks
Campus gallery
