Overview
Tandoori Chef Jobs in Cambridge, ON at AyurTaste Creations Inc.
Full job description
Menu Planning: Collaborate with the culinary team or management to develop a tandoori-centric menu that complements the overall restaurant concept and appeals to the target audience.
Recipe Development: Create and refine authentic tandoori recipes, experimenting with different marinades, spices, and cooking techniques to achieve optimal flavor, texture, and presentation.
Ingredient Procurement: Source high-quality ingredients, including meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and spices, ensuring freshness and authenticity in flavor.
Preparation and Marination: Expertly prepare and marinate various meats, poultry, seafood, and vegetables for tandoori cooking, using traditional techniques and recipes to enhance flavor and tenderness.
Tandoor Operation: Operate and maintain tandoor ovens, ensuring proper temperature control and consistent cooking results for a variety of tandoori dishes.
Grilling and Cooking: Grill marinated items in the tandoor oven, monitoring cooking times and temperatures to achieve the desired level of char and doneness while preserving juiciness and flavor.
Quality Control: Maintain strict quality standards in food preparation, ensuring that all tandoori dishes meet or exceed customer expectations in terms of taste, texture, and presentation.
Kitchen Management: Oversee the tandoor section of the kitchen, managing inventory, coordinating with other kitchen staff, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Training and Supervision: Train and mentor junior kitchen staff in tandoori cooking techniques, ensuring consistency and adherence to quality standards.
Menu Innovation: Stay updated on culinary trends and developments in tandoori cuisine, incorporating new ingredients, techniques, and flavors to keep the menu fresh and exciting.
Customer Interaction: Interact with customers to understand their preferences and dietary restrictions, offering personalized recommendations and ensuring a positive dining experience.
Food Safety and Hygiene: Adhere to strict food safety and hygiene standards at all times, following proper sanitation procedures, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.
Cost Control: Monitor food costs and wastage, implementing strategies to minimize expenses while maintaining high-quality standards in tandoori preparation.
Collaboration: Work closely with other kitchen staff, servers, and management to ensure smooth operations and timely service, communicating effectively to meet customer demand and resolve any issues that arise.
Continuous Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to improve tandoori recipes, cooking techniques, and overall kitchen operations, soliciting feedback from customers and colleagues to drive innovation and excellence in culinary offerings.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: $16.55-$25.27 per hour
Benefits:
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Schedule:
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
On call
Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
Tips
Experience:
Cooking: 1 year (required)
Ability to Commute:
Cambridge, ON N1R 5H4 (required)
Ability to Relocate:
Cambridge, ON N1R 5H4: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Tandoori Chef
Company: AyurTaste Creations Inc.
Location: Cambridge, ON
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