About this role
Job Duties The position involves versatile kitchen duties in a restaurant. The employee will be responsible for preparing and pre-preparing Indian and Nepalese dishes, including dishes cooked in a traditional tandoor oven. The duties also include preparing pizzas, burgers, and other items on the restaurant's menu. Main duties include: - Preparing Indian and Nepalese dishes according to the restaurant's menu and recipes - Preparing and cooking tandoor dishes in a tandoor oven - Preparing tandoori chicken, naan bread, and other tandoor products - Preparing and handling meat, chicken, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients - Preparing sauces, marinades, spices, and other food products - Preparing pizza dough, toppings, pizzas, and baking pizzas - Preparing burgers and side dishes - Portioning, finishing, and presenting food - Receiving, storing, and handling food ingredients appropriately - Using kitchen equipment and utensils safely and correctly - Keeping the kitchen, workstations, equipment, and utensils clean and organized - Following food hygiene, safety, and self-monitoring requirements - Monitoring the availability of ingredients and informing the supervisor when supplies are running low - Working closely with other kitchen and restaurant staff - Preparing customer orders accurately and efficiently, including during busy periods - Ensuring consistent food quality, taste, appearance, and portion sizes - Participating in daily opening and closing kitchen duties - Performing other kitchen-related tasks as required. The successful candidate should be able to work independently as well as part of a team and be comfortable working in a busy restaurant environment. Previous experience in Indian, Nepalese, or tandoor cuisine is an advantage. Experience in pizza and burger preparation is also considered an advantage.