Tandoor Commis 2

Role Overview:

The Commis 2 – Tandoor Chef assists in preparing and cooking items in the tandoor section, ensuring consistency, quality, and hygiene standards. This role supports the senior tandoor chefs with prep work, marination, maintaining tandoor temperature, cooking breads and kebabs, and managing mise-en-place.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Tandoor Operations

• Assist in firing, heating, and maintaining the tandoor at required temperature.
• Cook rotis, naans, kulchas, and other breads as instructed.
• Skewer kebabs, tikkas, vegetables, and assist with loading/unloading from the tandoor.
• Maintain the right color, char, and doneness as per restaurant standards.
• Ensure uniform portioning and consistency in output.

2. Preparation & Mise-en-place

• Prepare basic marinades under supervision (yogurt-based, hariyali, malai, tandoori masala, etc.)
• Chop vegetables, portion meats, and assist in daily mise-en-place.
• Clean and maintain skewers, bread tools, and tandoor equipment.
• Assist with dough preparation for breads (roti, naan, kulcha).

3. Hygiene & Safety

• Follow all FSSAI and HACCP guidelines.
• Maintain workstation cleanliness throughout the shift.
• Store marinated meats, dairy products, and breads at correct temperatures.
• Practice safe handling of the tandoor and hot equipment.

4. Coordination & Teamwork

• Support the Tandoor Chef/CDP during peak hours.
• Communicate timings for tandoor items and coordinate with service staff.
• Assist other commis in Indian section when required.
• Participate in daily briefing and kitchen cleanliness routines.

5. Inventory & Control

• Inform seniors about low stock, marination shortages, or dough requirements.
• Reduce wastage by following proper preparation and storage procedures.
• Assist in checking quality of incoming tandoor-related items.

Skills & Requirements:

Technical Skills

• Basic knowledge of tandoor handling and safety.
• Ability to cook rotis, naans, and basic kebabs (under supervision).
• Understanding of marination basics and spice usage.
• Ability to maintain consistent heat and cooking time.

Soft Skills

• Discipline, punctuality, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to handle heat-intensive environments.
• Good communication with kitchen team.
• Positive attitude and ability to take instructions.

Experience & Education

• 0.5–1.5 years experience in Tandoor section preferred.
• Culinary diploma/certificate is an advantage but not mandatory.