Tandoori Chef

Job Description – Tandoor Commis Chef

Department

Food Production

Section

Indian Kitchen – Tandoor

Reports To

Chef de Partie / Sous Chef

Position

Commis Chef – Tandoor

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and cooking tandoori dishes, kebabs, breads and marinades.
• Operate the tandoor safely and maintain the required cooking temperature.
• Follow standard recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards.
• Complete daily mise-en-place before meal periods.
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality and presentation.
• Check the freshness and quality of ingredients before use.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the tandoor, workstations, utensils and equipment.
• Follow food-safety, HACCP and hotel hygiene standards.
• Properly label, date and store prepared food items.
• Minimise food wastage and support food-cost control.
• Inform the senior chef about shortages, equipment issues or quality concerns.
• Assist other kitchen sections during busy operations.
• Follow grooming, uniform and attendance standards.

Skills Required

• Basic knowledge of tandoori cooking, marinades, kebabs and Indian breads.
• Ability to handle a clay tandoor safely.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.

Qualification and Experience

• Hotel Management or Food Production qualification preferred.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

₹15,000.00 - ₹21,000.00 per month

Benefits

• Food provided
• Provident Fund

Work Location

In person