Tandoor Chef at Dhanteraz Indian Fusion

Your Local Food Critic; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dhanteraz Indian Fusion in Skokie, IL is seeking a hands-on Tandoor Chef to lead prep and live-fire cooking in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities include making naan, roti, tandoori chicken, kebabs, and other tandoor dishes, with marinating and prep work for service. Training may be provided; valid work authorization is required; onsite, full-time.

Qualifications

• Experience in Indian cuisine preferred, but training can be provided.
• Valid work authorization required.
• Attention to food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare naan, roti, kulcha, and other tandoor breads.
• Cook tandoori chicken, kebabs, and related dishes.
• Marinate meats and prep ingredients for service.
• Keep the kitchen clean and food safe.
• Assist with opening, closing, and general kitchen duties.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Food safety意识

Tools

Tandoor oven

Job description

# Tandoor Chef at Dhanteraz Indian Fusion**Dhanteraz Indian Fusion**Skokie, IL Start Date07/07/2026Full-TimeContact MemberIf you want a hands-on chef role in a real kitchen, this Dhanteraz Indian Fusion opening fits that lane. It is a full-time, onsite job in Skokie, and the listing says training can be provided if needed, with valid work authorization required.For more similar work, browse the latest openings and the chef openings. The original OysterLink posting describes the role as a chef and tandoor chef position, and the board marked it as posted 3 days ago.## What The Role CoversThis is a kitchen job built around tandoor work and prep, not an office role. The posting focuses on making naan, roti, kulcha, tandoori chicken, kebabs, and other dishes that need steady timing and careful heat control. If you like service pace, clean stations, and work that starts with prep and ends with closing duties, this role makes sense.The live chef jobs board still shows this opening among recent hospitality roles, which fits the source's active status.* Prepare naan, roti, kulcha, and other tandoor breads* Cook tandoori chicken, kebabs, and related dishes* Marinate meats and prep ingredients for service* Keep the kitchen clean and food safe* Help with opening, closing, and general kitchen support## Who It Fits BestThe employer wants someone reliable, hardworking, and able to stay steady in a fast kitchen. Indian cooking or tandoor experience is preferred, but the listing also says training will be provided if needed, so this can work for a cook who wants to build skill quickly. It is a better fit for someone who likes line work and team work than for someone who wants a quiet shift or remote work.* Valid work authorization required* No experience required* Comfort in a fast paced kitchen* Food safety awareness* Good teamwork and communication* Indian cooking or tandoor experience preferred## Pay And ScheduleThe source does not show a pay range on the detail page, so this is one to ask about early. The role is full-time and onsite, and the posting date on the board makes it feel current enough to move fast if you want it. The main practical question is whether your background matches the pace and the tandoor work the kitchen needs.## How To ApplyApply on the company site through the original posting. If you are screening for similar roles, the key filters here are full-time, onsite, and hands-on kitchen experience with Indian or tandoor cooking.