Tandoor Chef
- Full time
- Nawa Para rajim Raipur Chhattisgarh View on Map
- @Cafeteria Cafe & Restaurant posted 1 month ago
- Posted : January 30, 2025 -Accepting applications
- Salary: ₹10,000.00 - ₹14,000.00 / Monthly
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Job Detail
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Job ID 342458
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Offered Salary 1000
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Career Level Others
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Experience 2 Years
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Gender Male
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Industry Food
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Qualifications 12th pass
Job Description
Tandoor Chef – The Artisan of the Tandoor Oven
A tandoor chef, also known as a tandoori chef, is a specialist in using the traditional tandoor oven to create a variety of flavorful and aromatic dishes. The tandoor, a cylindrical clay or metal oven, is a quintessential element of Indian, Pakistani, Afghan, and Middle Eastern cuisines. The high temperatures achieved by the tandoor allow for unique cooking techniques that impart a distinctive flavor and texture to the food.
Key Responsibilities:
Tandoor Operation: Mastering the use of the tandoor oven, including regulating the temperature and maintaining the fire. The chef ensures that the tandoor is at the optimal heat for cooking various dishes.
Food Preparation: Marinating meats, seafood, and vegetables with a blend of spices, yogurt, and herbs to enhance flavor before cooking. Preparing dough for naan, roti, and other tandoori bread.
Cooking Techniques: Skillfully handling skewers to cook kebabs, chicken tikka, lamb chops, and other tandoor-cooked dishes. The chef ensures even cooking and the perfect char.
Bread Baking: Expertly preparing and baking various types of bread directly on the inner walls of the tandoor, achieving the characteristic texture and smokiness.
Flavor Balancing: Ensuring that spices and marinades are well-balanced to achieve the desired flavor profile. The chef maintains consistency in taste and presentation.
Sanitation and Safety: Following strict hygiene and safety protocols to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment. Proper handling of raw and cooked foods to prevent cross-contamination.
Inventory Management: Monitoring inventory levels of spices, marinades, and other ingredients. Ensuring that the tandoor and related equipment are well-maintained and in good working condition.
Menu Development: Contributing to menu planning and development by introducing new tandoori dishes and refining existing recipes. Incorporating seasonal ingredients and culinary trends.
Skills and Qualities:
Expertise in Marination: Knowledge of marination techniques and spice blends that enhance the flavor and tenderness of tandoori dishes.
Precision and Timing: Ability to control cooking times and temperatures in the tandoor to achieve the desired results.
Attention to Detail: Ensuring that each dish is cooked to perfection and presented beautifully.
Physical Stamina: The role often involves working in high heat and requires physical endurance to handle heavy skewers and maintain the tandoor.
Creativity: Innovating and experimenting with new recipes and flavor combinations while maintaining authenticity.
Team Collaboration: Working closely with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations and timely service.
Signature Dishes:
Tandoori Chicken: Marinated chicken pieces cooked to perfection in the tandoor, resulting in juicy and flavorful meat with a smoky char.
Naan and Roti: Soft and fluffy bread varieties baked on the walls of the tandoor, perfect for accompanying curries and grilled meats.
Seekh Kebabs: Minced meat mixed with spices, shaped onto skewers, and cooked in the tandoor for a deliciously smoky flavor.
Paneer Tikka: Cubes of paneer marinated in spices and grilled in the tandoor, offering a delightful vegetarian option.
Tandoori Fish: Fresh fish marinated and cooked in the tandoor, resulting in tender and flavorful fillets.
Career Path: Many tandoor chefs start their culinary journey in entry-level kitchen positions, gradually gaining experience and honing their skills with the tandoor. With dedication and expertise, they can advance to head tandoor chef or even executive chef positions. Some may choose to open their own restaurants specializing in tandoori cuisine.
Importance in Culinary World: Tandoor chefs play a vital role in preserving and promoting the art of tandoor cooking. Their mastery of this traditional cooking method brings unique flavors and textures to the table, delighting diners and enriching the culinary landscape.
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