Position Details
Restaurant Name: Zaoq (Tandoori Takeaway)
Hiring For: Commis Chef – Tandoor Specialist
Location: Defence Colony, Delhi
Salary: Negotiable (Based on experience & skills)
Experience Required: 2–3 Years (Hands-on Tandoor Experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time
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Job Overview
Zaoq is looking for a skilled and dedicated Commis Chef – Tandoor Specialist to join our kitchen team. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Tandoor operations, Indian cuisine preparation, marination, grilling, and maintaining food quality standards in a fast-paced takeaway environment.
The role involves managing tandoor preparations, assisting senior chefs, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting smooth kitchen operations during service hours.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook tandoor items including kebabs, tikkas, breads, and grilled preparations as per restaurant standards
- Handle daily tandoor operations including heating, temperature control, and cooking techniques
- Perform marination, seasoning, portioning, and preparation of tandoor items
- Ensure consistency in taste, quality, texture, and presentation
- Assist in kitchen operations and food preparation activities
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the tandoor section and kitchen area
- Follow food safety and hygiene standards as per kitchen guidelines
- Coordinate with senior chefs and kitchen staff during service hours
- Ensure timely preparation and dispatch of orders during peak hours
- Support stock checking, ingredient preparation, and proper food storage
- Maintain kitchen equipment and report any issues to the senior chef
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Required Skills & QualificationsCulinary Skills
- 2–3 years of experience as a Commis Chef (Tandoor) in a restaurant/hotel/QSR setup
- Strong knowledge of Indian cuisine and tandoor cooking techniques
- Experience in preparing kebabs, tikkas, naan, breads, and grilled items
- Knowledge of marination techniques and ingredient handling
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
Operational Skills
- Ability to manage work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Basic knowledge of stock handling and kitchen operations
- Ability to maintain consistency during high-volume service
Soft Skills
- Good teamwork and coordination skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Good time management and attention to detail
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Why Join Zaoq?
- Opportunity to work with a professional kitchen team
- Exposure to a growing tandoori food brand
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Career growth opportunities in the hospitality industry
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Interested candidates can share their resumes at:
[email protected]
Work Location: In person
