Location : Vaishali, Ghaziabad Employment Type : Full-time Experience Required : North Indian or Mughlai kitchens Salary Range : Upto 30,000 per month (depending on experience) About Oorja Oorja is a gourmet North Indian cloud kitchen brand focused on clean, soulful, and slow-cooked regional food. We blend premium ingredients, authentic techniques, and modern delivery-first design to offer a fine-dining experience in the comfort of our customers homes. Key Responsibilities Cooking & Execution Prepare high-quality gravies, dal, sabzis, biryanis , and slow-cooked curries with consistency. Operate the tandoor station efficiently: making tandoori roti, naan, kulcha, tikkas, kebabs , etc. Follow SOPs for batch cooking, mise en place, and plating for delivery . Monitor food quality, texture, flavor, and portion consistency before final dispatch. Kitchen Operations Support the Head Chef in managing prep timelines, ticket flow, and service speed . Maintain inventory for curry base, breads, marinades , and critical perishables. Ensure strict adherence to hygiene, FSSAI standards, and kitchen protocols . Collaborate with fellow chefs and commis to maintain workflow in a high-pressure kitchen. Recipe Adherence & Quality Control Execute recipes to spec using pre-defined portion sizes and methods. Taste and adjust seasoning, sauces, and gravies based on SOP. Provide feedback on potential improvements in prep flow or cost optimization. Requirements Proven experience (min. 3 years) in North Indian curry + tandoor cooking . Ability to handle medium-to-high volumes in a cloud kitchen or QSR format. Familiar with batch prep, portion control, shelf life handling , and food labeling. Experience with gas tandoor and flatbread rolling a must. Must be punctual, dependable, and committed to cleanliness and teamwork. Preferred Traits Calm under pressure and thrives in high-rush kitchen scenarios. Understands the importance of taste consistency in a delivery model . Positive team player who can train commis or junior cooks as needed. Familiarity with kitchen checklists, HACCP basics, and FIFO system is a plus. Benefits Staff meals provided Performance bonuses (after 3 months) Growth opportunities as Oorja expands into multiple zones Training in cloud kitchen tools and prep optimization systems