Company Description
Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!
As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.
By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.
You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!
You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.
Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.
Hospitality is a work of heart,
Join us and become a Heartist®.
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Commis 1 - Tandoor to join our culinary team in Visakhapatnam, India. In this entry-level kitchen position, you will work under the guidance of our head chef and senior cooking staff to prepare authentic tandoor-cooked dishes. You will be responsible for operating the tandoor oven, preparing ingredients, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and safety. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your culinary skills in a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen environment while specializing in traditional tandoor cooking techniques.
- Operate and maintain the tandoor oven, ensuring proper temperature control and consistent cooking results
- Prepare and marinate proteins and vegetables according to established recipes and chef specifications
- Execute precise knife skills and food preparation tasks with attention to detail and food safety standards
- Organize and maintain your assigned station, ensuring all tools, ingredients, and equipment are properly arranged and accessible
- Collaborate with kitchen team members to ensure timely preparation and plating of dishes during service
- Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure dishes meet quality standards and are served promptly
- Assist with inventory management, stock rotation, and reporting of supply needs
- Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation protocols at all times
- Follow all recipes and cooking techniques as directed by senior kitchen staff
- Support other kitchen stations as needed to maintain smooth kitchen operations
Qualifications
- Proficiency in tandoor oven operation and basic maintenance
- Knowledge of Indian cuisine and traditional tandoor cooking techniques
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices in a commercial kitchen
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent teamwork and communication abilities
- Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
- Basic knife skills and food preparation experience
- Familiarity with spice blending, marinades, and flavor profiles used in tandoor cooking
- Ability to follow instructions and take direction from senior kitchen staff
- Preferred: Previous experience working in a professional kitchen or culinary setting
- Preferred: Knowledge of food costing and portion control principles
