Tandoori Chef at Saffron Restaurant

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Job summary

A busy Asian kitchen is looking for an experienced Tandoori Chef to prepare authentic dishes. The role involves cooking tandoori specialties, maintaining high food safety standards, and collaborating with the Head Chef. Candidates should have proven experience and strong knowledge of traditional cooking techniques.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tandoori Chef in a professional kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of traditional marinades, spices, and cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a range of tandoori dishes, breads, kebabs, and grilled specialties.
• Operating and maintaining the tandoor oven to high standards.
• Assisting with menu development and ensuring authenticity in flavour and presentation.
• Managing stock rotation and maintaining food safety standards.
• Working closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to deliver excellent food service.

Skills

Traditional cooking techniques

Knowledge of spices and marinades

Job description

Overview

Saffron Restaurant is looking for an experienced Tandoori Chef to join our team in our busy Asian kitchen. The ideal candidate will have a passion for authentic flavours, strong skills in traditional clay oven cooking, and the ability to deliver consistent, high-quality dishes.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking a range of tandoori dishes, breads, kebabs, and grilled specialties
• Operating and maintaining the tandoor oven to high standards
• Assisting with menu development and ensuring authenticity in flavour and presentation
• Managing stock rotation and maintaining food safety standards
• Working closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to deliver excellent food service

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Tandoori Chef in a professional kitchen
• Strong knowledge of traditional marinades, spices, and cooking techniques