Essential Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Tandoori Chef in an Indian or Nepalese restaurant.
- Excellent knowledge of traditional tandoori cooking techniques.
- Ability to prepare naan breads and tandoori dishes from scratch.
- Good understanding of food hygiene, HACCP, and health and safety regulations.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with Nepalese cuisine.
- Knowledge of stock control and ordering.
- Experience training junior kitchen staff.
- Passion for producing high-quality, authentic food.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook a wide variety of authentic tandoori dishes to a consistently high standard.
- Operate and maintain the tandoor oven safely and efficiently.
- Marinate meats, seafood, and vegetables using traditional recipes and techniques.
- Prepare fresh naan breads, rotis, parathas, and other tandoor-baked breads.
- Ensure all food is prepared and presented according to the restaurant's quality standards.
- Monitor cooking times and temperatures to maintain consistency and food safety.
- Assist with menu development by introducing new tandoori dishes and seasonal specials where appropriate.
- Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before use.
- Maintain stock levels and inform management of ingredient shortages.
- Minimise food waste through careful preparation and portion control.
- Follow all Food Standards Agency (FSA) food hygiene regulations and HACCP procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen and tandoor station at all times.
- Ensure all kitchen equipment is cleaned, maintained, and used safely.
- Work efficiently during busy service periods while maintaining high food quality.
- Support and cooperate with the Head Chef and other kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen assistants when required.
- Follow all company health and safety policies, including safe manual handling and fire safety procedures.
- Be punctual, reliable, and maintain a professional attitude at all times.
- Be flexible to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required by the business.
- Experience
- Required
- Employment
- Full-time
- Schedule
- Monday- Closed, Tuesday -Saturday 4pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-9:30pm
- Salary
- £12.72 – £15 hourly
- Benefits
- Depends on how the business is
- Starting time
- Immediate start!
Tandoori ChefChatham
Restaurant • 1-10 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since October, 2022
This is fine dine restaurant, located at heart of maidstone, Kent. Need good english and experience.
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