Tandoori Chef
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £31,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | TA12LP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Taunton buffet Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Here is a **professional Tandoori Chef job description** you can use for a restaurant:
**Tandoori Chef – Job Description**
A Tandoori Chef is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of traditional Indian dishes using a **tandoor (clay oven)**. The role requires strong knowledge of Indian spices, marinades, and cooking techniques to ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Prepare and cook tandoori dishes such as **tandoori chicken, kebabs, naan bread, and other grilled items** using the tandoor oven.
* Marinate meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables using traditional spices and recipes.
* Ensure food is cooked and presented to a **high standard of quality and taste**.
* Maintain **cleanliness and hygiene** in the kitchen according to food safety regulations.
* Monitor food stock levels and assist with ordering ingredients when required.
* Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure **efficient kitchen operations**.
* Follow all **health and safety and food hygiene standards**.
**Skills and Requirements:**
* Experience working as a **Tandoori Chef or Indian cuisine chef**.
* Good knowledge of **Indian spices, marinades, and grilling techniques**.
* Ability to work in a **fast-paced kitchen environment**.
* Strong attention to **food quality and presentation**.
* Knowledge of **food safety and hygiene standards**.
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**Tandoori Chef – Job Description**
A Tandoori Chef is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of traditional Indian dishes using a **tandoor (clay oven)**. The role requires strong knowledge of Indian spices, marinades, and cooking techniques to ensure high-quality food preparation and presentation.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Prepare and cook tandoori dishes such as **tandoori chicken, kebabs, naan bread, and other grilled items** using the tandoor oven.
* Marinate meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables using traditional spices and recipes.
* Ensure food is cooked and presented to a **high standard of quality and taste**.
* Maintain **cleanliness and hygiene** in the kitchen according to food safety regulations.
* Monitor food stock levels and assist with ordering ingredients when required.
* Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure **efficient kitchen operations**.
* Follow all **health and safety and food hygiene standards**.
**Skills and Requirements:**
* Experience working as a **Tandoori Chef or Indian cuisine chef**.
* Good knowledge of **Indian spices, marinades, and grilling techniques**.
* Ability to work in a **fast-paced kitchen environment**.
* Strong attention to **food quality and presentation**.
* Knowledge of **food safety and hygiene standards**.
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