Commis Chef (Tandoor)

AccorHotel; Chennai District; On-site; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor is seeking a skilled Commis Chef for Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road to focus on tandoor-based Indian cuisine in a busy kitchen. You will join a culinary team and contribute to authentic dishes while upholding safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate holds a hotel management qualification, with proven tandoor experience, HACCP knowledge, and a collaborative mindset. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Hotel Management or relevant culinary field.
• Proven experience in tandoor cooking techniques and Indian cuisine.
• HACCP knowledge and food safety standards.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment, especially tandoor ovens.
• Understanding of fire and life safety procedures in a commercial kitchen.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical stamina and dexterity for long hours.
• Attention to detail in food preparation and presentation.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new culinary techniques.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of tandoor dishes, ensuring high-quality and consistent results
• Maintain and operate the tandoor oven, adhering to safety protocols and cooking standards
• Stock and organize ingredients for tandoor dishes, ensuring freshness and quality
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to coordinate meal preparation and timing
• Follow recipes and portion controls to minimize waste and maintain food costs
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards
• Assist in inventory management and stock rotation for tandoor-related ingredients
• Participate in menu development and suggest improvements for tandoor dishes
• Support other kitchen areas as needed during peak hours
• Attend team meetings and training sessions to enhance culinary skills and knowledge

Skills

Tandoor cooking

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Education

Degree or Diploma in Hotel Management

Tools

Tandoor ovens

Kitchen equipment

Job description

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We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Commis Chef to join our culinary team in Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road, India. As a key member of our kitchen staff, you will specialize in tandoor cooking techniques and contribute to the preparation of authentic Indian cuisine.

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of tandoor dishes, ensuring high-quality and consistent results
• Maintain and operate the tandoor oven, adhering to safety protocols and cooking standards
• Stock and organize ingredients for tandoor dishes, ensuring freshness and quality
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to coordinate meal preparation and timing
• Follow recipes and portion controls to minimize waste and maintain food costs
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards
• Assist in inventory management and stock rotation for tandoor-related ingredients
• Participate in menu development and suggest improvements for tandoor dishes
• Support other kitchen areas as needed during peak hours
• Attend team meetings and training sessions to enhance culinary skills and knowledge

• Degree or Diploma in Hotel Management or relevant culinary field
• Proven experience in tandoor cooking techniques and Indian cuisine
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP)
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment, especially tandoor ovens
• Understanding of fire and life safety procedures in a commercial kitchen setting
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Physical stamina and dexterity to handle long hours of standing and cooking
• Attention to detail in food preparation and presentation
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new culinary techniques and recipes
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays