Head Cook – OAV
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹9,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Trained in Cookery with knowledge of LPG usage and hygiene standards.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — preference given to those with formal training in cookery.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 30 to 40 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Head Cook position at OAV Dongriguda is a vital role responsible for managing the kitchen operations and meal preparation for the Boys Hostel. This male-only post requires a candidate who is well-versed in using LPG and maintains high standards of personal and kitchen hygiene. It is a residential role where the staff must stay on-site 24x7 to ensure timely and nutritious meals for the students. Candidates with formal training in cookery will find this an excellent opportunity to showcase their culinary skills in a structured educational environment.
- Candidates with formal training in cookery will receive preference and due weightage during the selection process.
- The role requires the staff to stay in the hostel 24x7 to manage all meal cycles for the residents.
- Selection involves a practical evaluation where the committee conducts physical cooking tests to assess taste and hygiene.
- The candidate must be well conversant with the safe operation of LPG cooking equipment.
- The engagement is temporary and contractual, renewable annually based on the performance of the cook.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated remuneration of ₹9,000 per month (including EPF share of employee and employer).
Important Dates
Selection Process
Verification of educational qualifications and experience.
Preference for candidates with specific training (e.g., Cookery for Head Cook).
Physical cooking evaluation for cook positions.
Final selection by the Collector-cum-Chairman committee.
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned in the official notification.
Reservation
1 Vacancy (UR - Male)
How to Apply
- Visit the official Nabarangpur district website to download the application format.
- Fill out the application form in block letters with accurate personal and educational details.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all certificates and mark sheets from HSC onwards.
- Include experience certificates, caste certificate, residence certificate, and a valid employment registration card.
- Affix two recent self-attested passport-size photographs in the designated boxes.
- Enclose two self-addressed stamped envelopes.
- Send the complete application package via Speed Post or Registered Post to: Principal, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Dongriguda, Dabugam, Dist- Nabarangpur, Pin- 764072.
- Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 26 June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Head Cook receives a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹9,000, which includes EPF contributions.
While no specific academic degree is listed, candidates must be trained in cookery and be well-versed in using LPG.
The age limit for the Head Cook position is 30 to 40 years as on the date of the advertisement.
