Looking for a Indian tandoor and a curry cook
Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Mid
On-site
This role requires a skilled Indian cook with proven experience in preparing authentic Indian cuisine, particularly North Indian dishes. The candidate must have strong knowledge of Indian spices, traditional cooking methods, and the ability to prepare a variety of dishes including curries, tandoori items, biryani, starters, and naan. Experience operating kitchen equipment, especially the tandoor oven, is important. Responsibilities include ingredient preparation such as cutting, marinating, and spice mixing, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, and portion size, and maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety according to established food safety standards. The cook must manage kitchen stock efficiently, reduce food waste, and work effectively during busy service hours. The role demands reliability, hard work, teamwork, and the ability to work independently under pressure. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. Culinary training or relevant certification and prior experience in a professional Indian restaurant are advantageous but not mandatory. The position offers competitive salary, stable employment, and a professional working environment with opportunities for long-term growth. Overall, the ideal candidate combines extensive practical cooking skills in Indian cuisine with strong operational discipline and a commitment to quality and hygiene in a fast-paced kitchen setting.
About the role
- Seeking a skilled and passionate Indian Cook
- Experience in authentic Indian cuisine required
- Must have strong knowledge of Indian spices and traditional cooking methods
- Responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and consistency
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook authentic Indian dishes (curries, tandoori, biryani, starters, naan, etc.)
- Ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion size
- Prepare ingredients (cutting, marinating, spice mixes)
- Operate kitchen equipment, including tandoor oven (if applicable)
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene according to food safety standards
- Manage stock and reduce food waste
- Work efficiently during busy service hours
- Follow recipes and restaurant standards
- Collaborate with kitchen team and management
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Indian cook or chef
- Strong knowledge of Indian spices and traditional cooking techniques
- Experience with North Indian dishes (preferred)
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene
- Reliable, hardworking, and team-oriented
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Nice to Have
- Culinary training or relevant certification
- Experience with tandoor cooking
- Experience working in a professional Indian restaurant
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Stable employment in a growing restaurant
- Friendly and professional working environment
- Opportunity for long-term employment
- Help with work permit (if applicable)
How to Apply
- Send your CV and a short description of your experience to [email protected] (write "indian cook CV" as the subject)
- Or apply in person at the restaurant
- Please mention in your application that you found the job at Jobindex
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