Prepare and marinate meats, seafood, paneer, and vegetables for tandoor cooking
Operate and maintain the tandoor oven (clay oven), managing temperature and heat levels
Cook tandoori dishes such as tandoori chicken, kebabs, seekh kebabs, tikka, and naan/roti
Prepare and bake various tandoor breads (naan, roti, kulcha, paratha) to correct texture and char
Monitor cooking times to ensure food is cooked evenly and safely without burning
Ensure marinades and spice mixes are prepared fresh and to recipe standards
Maintain proper hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP compliance)
Manage stock of tandoor-specific ingredients (skewers, marinades, dough)
Coordinate with other kitchen staff (sous chef, prep cooks) for order timing
Clean and maintain the tandoor oven and surrounding station daily
Monitor fuel/charcoal or gas levels for the tandoor
Follow portion control and presentation standards
Handle high-volume orders during peak service efficiently
Ensure workplace safety around high-heat equipment