Chef Jobs Sunderland

Skilled Tandoori Chef

Job Description

My Delhi is on the lookout for an experienced and creative Skilled Tandoori Chef Chef to join our team.

As a Tandoori Chef you will be skilled in using the traditional tandoor oven to cook breads and traditional Indian dishes.

You will be a leader that can command the respect of the kitchen and ensure the team is delivering to your exceptionally high standards.

Key responsibilities

• You will manage and lead on the tandoor and ensure you are delivering as per the standard operating procedures of My Delhi
• Supervise and mentor junior kitchen chefs
• Ensuring correct stock rotation procedures are followed.
• You must have a good understanding of all roles within a busy Indian kitchen and be able to perform other roles
• You are able to effectively work under pressure and in a busy environment
• You will be responsible for ensuring smooth operations of a busy kitchen ensuring presentation and quality is of the highest standards
• Ensuring costs are being controlled and kept in line with budget
• You will maintain strict controls around food hygiene legislation with a full understanding of food safety laws, ensuring adherence and compliance
• Assist restaurant manager with menu planning and development, crafting new ideas and dishes in line with My Delhi’s vision

Requirements

• You have a minimum of 5 years working as a tandoori chef experience
• You have an excellent knowledge of the tandoor, a master of marinades and baking breads in the tandoor oven
• You have a passion for food and hospitality
• You lead by example and create a motivating place to work and can get the best out of people.
• You have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of laws and legislation of a restaurant
• Good team player able to follow the instruction of the Head Chef and Executive Chef.
• Able to organise the section including, maintenance of equipment and cleaning as per the cleaning schedule.
• Ensures material management that include, ordering, stocking and inventory of the ingredients required in the section.
• Ensure relevant hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained within the kitchen.
• Any qualifications from UK or overseas in catering, cooking, kitchen, and restaurant management is preferred.

Benefits

• Salary: £26,000
• Free meal on shift
• Great working environment
• Discounts
• Annual staff party and regular get togethers

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Tandoori Chef: 5 years (preferred)