Indian chef jobs in United Kingdom

Join our team as an Assistant Chef where you'll collaborate closely with the main chef to prepare a variety of authentic Indian dishes. This role requires someone with prior experience in cooking Indian cuisine. Responsibilities include: • Assisting in the preparation and cooking of Indian dishes., • Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen workspace., • Following recipes and presentation specifications., • Ensuring food safety and quality standards are met. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual who is passionate about Indian cooking and eager to contribute to our high standards of culinary excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities: • Work in tandoor (clay oven) which includes food preparation in tandoori style with special marination., • Plan and review the menu with the chef and manager., • Order food supply as required and assist the curry chef in the preparation., • Prepare and marinate vegetables for cooking in the tandoor., • Prepare Dough and bake Indian roti, phulka, varieties of naan, parathas, tikka, kulcha and many more special foods using tandoor skills., • Monitor and adjust the temperature of the tandoor oven to ensure proper cooking., • Supervise and instruct kitchen staff., • Plan and supervise kitchen work such as cleaning the equipment and utensils., • Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are maintained at all times., • Collaborate with kitchen staff to coordinate the timing of dishes cooked in the tandoor with other menu items., • Maintain inventory of tandoor ingredients and notify management when supplies are running low., • Clean and maintain the tandoor oven and surrounding work area. Skills/Qualifications/Experience: • Strong understanding of food safety regulations, • Demonstrated expertise in operating and maintaining a clay tandoor oven, including managing optimal heat levels for consistent cooking., • Proficient in preparing a range of tandoori dishes, including naan, roti, parathas, kulchas, kebabs, tikka, paneer, and other regional specialities., • Practical knowledge of Indian marination techniques, spice blends, and traditional flavour balancing., • Competence in record-keeping and temperature monitoring in compliance with health inspection requirements., • Relevant Bachelor or Master degree., • Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a Tandoori Chef in a reputable Indian restaurant., • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work, • Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality, hygiene, and consistency at all times.

👨‍🍳 We’re Hiring –Dosa Chef for South Indian Restaurant! (Tamil)

Tamila is the new venture from the team from behind the Tamil Prince and Tamil Crown - and the first south of the river! Think southern Indian staples designed for sharing, amazing cocktails with a Tamil spiced twist and a buzzing atmosphere in the heart of Battersea - with opportunity to grow and move to new sites opening in the group soon. We're looking for a chef to join our large and friendly team. Ideally someone looking to learn and develop their career in the industry. Your responsibilities would be to: • Prepare and cook dishes and ingredients to our high standards and specifications., • Manage stock and deliveries in a timely fashion., • Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene throughout the kitchen., • Ensure all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and cleaned., • Effectively communicate with team members to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen and service., • Requirements, • You must be currently located in the UK, with the right to work including all necessary documentation provided in order to apply for this role, • Tandoor cooking experience is required. Previous roles in a similar kitchen and cuisine would also be preferred., • Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail., • Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively., • Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends as required., • Basic Tamil language skills would also be beneficial to your application If you are an enthusiastic culinary professional looking to make your mark in a dynamic kitchen environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Chef.