Tandoor Cook

**Company**: Barkat Restaurant

**Location**: Queens Street, Toronto

As a Tandoor Cook at Barkat Restaurant, you will be responsible for preparing a variety of tandoori dishes to perfection. Operating our traditional tandoor oven, you will showcase your expertise in grilling meats, seafood, and vegetables, infusing them with authentic Indian flavors. If you are a culinary professional with a passion for Indian cuisine and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, we invite you to join our team.

**Responsibilities**:

- Operate and maintain the tandoor oven, ensuring proper temperature and cooking conditions.
- Prepare a range of tandoori dishes, including tandoori chicken, kebabs, naan bread, and grilled vegetables.
- Marinate meats, seafood, and vegetables using traditional Indian spices and flavorings.
- Skewer and grill items in the tandoor oven, monitoring cooking times for optimal flavor and texture.
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to coordinate orders and ensure timely preparation and delivery of tandoori dishes.
- Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards, maintaining cleanliness in the tandoor area and following proper sanitation procedures.
- Assist in inventory management and stock control for tandoor-related ingredients and supplies.
- Contribute ideas for menu development and innovation, bringing creativity and passion to our culinary offerings.

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience as a Tandoor Cook or similar role in a restaurant or catering environment.
- should have atleast 1 year of experince as curry cook.
- Knowledge of Indian cuisine and tandoori cooking techniques.
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure kitchen environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Food Handler's Certificate or equivalent certification preferred.

**To Apply**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 45 per week

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (preferred)
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person