Commis (Commi 1 / 2 / 3)

Company: Hoshiarpur Tikka Houzez

Position: Commis 1 – Tandoor Section

Department: Kitchen

Reports To: CDP / DCDP

Employment Type: Full-time

Working Hours: 10 hours per day

Experience Required: 6–8 years

Job Purpose

To run the Tandoor section with food preparation, mise-en-place, cooking, cleaning, and service support as per instructions given by the CDP/DCDP, and to guide junior commis (Commis 2/3) in the section.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

•     Carry out all duties and preparation work assigned by the CDP/DCDP.

•     Wash, peel, cut, chop, slice, grate, grind, and portion vegetables and other ingredients.

•     Prepare mise-en-place for all Tandoor preparations.

•     Prepare marinades, kebabs, tikkas, tandoori breads (naan, roti, kulcha, etc.), and other Tandoor items.

•     Operate the Tandoor and manage cooking temperatures, timing, and consistency of output.

•     Maintain required quantities of mise-en-place during service.

•     Assist in cooking, plating, garnishing, and dispatching orders.

•     Follow standard recipes, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

•     Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before use.

•     Store, label, and date prepared ingredients properly.

•     Follow FIFO/FEFO and proper food storage practices.

•     Maintain cleanliness of the workstation, utensils, equipment, and Tandoor.

•     Clean and organize the section before and after service.

•     Minimize food wastage and use ingredients properly.

•     Inform CDP/DCDP about stock shortages, wastage, quality issues, or equipment problems.

•     Follow all food safety, hygiene, grooming, and kitchen SOPs.

•     Assist other kitchen sections when required during busy operations.

Daily Duties

Opening

•     Report in proper uniform and grooming.

•     Clean and organize the assigned section.

•     Complete cutting, peeling, chopping, grinding, marination, and other preparation work.

•     Complete mise-en-place as instructed by CDP/DCDP.

During Service

•     Prepare and replenish ingredients as required.

•     Cook, plate, and dispatch Tandoor dishes to standard.

•     Follow instructions from CDP/DCDP and maintain timely order preparation.

•     Keep the workstation clean and organized.

Closing

•     Store and label all remaining ingredients and preparations.

•     Clean utensils, equipment, workstation, and Tandoor.

•     Dispose of waste properly.

•     Check remaining mise-en-place and report shortages.

•     Complete all closing duties assigned by the CDP/DCDP.

Candidate Requirements

•     6–8 years of experience in a professional kitchen, with strong Tandoor expertise.

•     Hands-on experience operating a Tandoor and preparing tandoori breads, kebabs, and marinades.

•     Able to run the Tandoor section independently and guide junior commis.

•     Working knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen SOPs.

•     Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and during peak service hours.

•     Physically fit, punctual, and willing to work in shifts, including weekends and holidays.

•     A team player who takes direction well and maintains a clean, disciplined work area.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: ₹22,000 – ₹25,000 per month.

•     Free Food: Meals provided free of cost, in addition to the salary.

•     Free Accommodation: Stay provided free of cost, in addition to the salary.

•     Performance Incentives: An incentive structure is also in place, based on performance.

Note: Free food and accommodation are provided along with the monthly salary. An additional incentive structure applies, based on the employee's performance.