Hotel - Culinary Arts
Indian Cuisine Commis/Demi Chef
Set sail on a new career with Carnival, and help us bring the FUN to life aboard one of our fantastic vessels!
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Indian cook who is proficient in traditional tandoor cooking and regional Indian cuisine. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of classic curries, kebabs, and breads, as well as experience in both high-volume buffet production and à la carte service
You will be a real foodie who, has an eye for detail and enjoys being part of a large diverse and busy team where no two days are the same but there is always FUN! This is first step towards a rewarding career as part of our amazing Galley Team!
Required Skills & Knowledge
- Operate tandoor ovens to cook traditional breads and tandoori items like Tikka, Kebab, naan, and roti to perfection.
- The team must possess expert knowledge of a wide range of authentic North and South Indian cuisine, including regional curries, biryanis, dals, and street food favorites.
- Able to execute mise en place with precision, excellent knife skills, and a strong understanding of spices, marinades, and curry base preparations.
- The team should have the ability to handle large-volume cooking for buffets while maintaining taste, consistency, and presentation, as well as experience in plated à la carte dining as required.
Position Minimum Requirements;
- Fluency in conversational & written English,
- Candidates should have a positive attitude and be self self-motivated.
- Diploma or Certification in Culinary Arts (Indian Cuisine preferred)
- Minimum 2–5 years of experience in upscale Indian restaurants, hotels, or cruise ships
- A sound understanding of sanitation (USPH/HACCP) and food safety best practices is essential.
- Previous Cruise ship experience is preferred.
- Basic computer skills (MS office) are advantageous but not essential.
- At least 21 years old.
Carnival Corporation & plc and Carnival Cruise Line is an equal employment opportunity employer. In this regard, it does not discriminate against any qualified individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, federal, and/or international law.