Kolkata: Cook — Welland Gouldsmith School Job at Welland Gouldsmith School
Welland Gouldsmith SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Cook — Welland Gouldsmith School
- School
- Welland Gouldsmith School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.8L – ₹4.4L per year
- Experience
- 3–8 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Welland Gouldsmith School (Kolkata, West Bengal) is inviting applications for a Cook — Welland Gouldsmith School. Curriculum: CISCE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Welland Gouldsmith School, a CISCE 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: Welland Gouldsmith School is a CISCE Day School in Bowbazar, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a Cook — Welland Gouldsmith School
Cook for student/staff meals, oversee kitchen cleanliness, manage stores and produce reports on daily consumption.
Working in a CISCE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
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
Is background verification done before joining?
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Welland Gouldsmith School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
About Welland Gouldsmith School
Welland Gouldsmith School is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1876, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Welland Gouldsmith School is a CISCE Day School in Bowbazar, Kolkata.
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