Curry Twist Indian Cuisine is an authentic Indian restaurant located in Kingston, ACT. We are managed by KAIRA AND OSCAR PTY LTD and are currently seeking a skilled, passionate, full-time Cook specializing in traditional Indian curries and gravies to join our commercial kitchen team. You will be responsible for preparing traditional base gravies, roasting spices, executing menu items, maintaining a fast-paced section, and ensuring strict compliance with food health and safety regulations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

- • Prepare and cook authentic Indian curries, specialized vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, and traditional appetizers using precise spice profiles.
- • Prepare, simmer, and store large-batch traditional base gravies (makhani, korma, onion-tomato bases) to maintain consistent flavor profiles.
- • Measure, blend, and grind whole spices and aromatics according to traditional recipes.
- • Regulate kitchen equipment temperatures, including high-pressure commercial gas burners and boiling tables.
- • Portion food accurately, arrange dishes professionally, and apply traditional garnishes.
- • Maintain accurate inventory counts, monitor stock levels, and store ingredients under strict food safety guidelines.
- • Clean, sanitize, and maintain kitchen equipment, workspaces, and food storage areas according to standard ACT health regulations.

Requirements & Qualifications:

- • Relevant trade qualification (such as an Australian AQF Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent international qualification).
- • Minimum of 1 year of full-time experience cooking Indian cuisine in a commercial restaurant setting.
- • Deep understanding of authentic Indian curry techniques, base gravies, and complex spice blending.
- • Ability to work efficiently under pressure during peak weekend lunch and dinner services.

Benefits

- * Competitive salary of $79,500 + Superannuation
- * Full-time permanent position in a supportive kitchen team
- * Great location in Kingston, ACT

Task & responsibilities

Kaira and Oscar Pty Ltd

About the Role:

Curry Twist Indian Cuisine is an authentic Indian restaurant located in Kingston, ACT.



We are managed by KAIRA AND OSCAR PTY LTD and are currently seeking a skilled, passionate, full-time Cook specializing in traditional Indian curries and gravies to join our commercial kitchen team. You will be responsible for preparing traditional base gravies, roasting spices, executing menu items, maintaining a fast-paced section, and ensuring strict compliance with food health and safety regulations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

- • Prepare and cook authentic Indian curries, specialized vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, and traditional appetizers using precise spice profiles.
- • Prepare, simmer, and store large-batch traditional base gravies (makhani, korma, onion-tomato bases) to maintain consistent flavor profiles.
- • Measure, blend, and grind whole spices and aromatics according to traditional recipes.
- • Regulate kitchen equipment temperatures, including high-pressure commercial gas burners and boiling tables.
- • Portion food accurately, arrange dishes professionally, and apply traditional garnishes.
- • Maintain accurate inventory counts, monitor stock levels, and store ingredients under strict food safety guidelines.
- • Clean, sanitize, and maintain kitchen equipment, workspaces, and food storage areas according to standard ACT health regulations.

Requirements & Qualifications:

- • Relevant trade qualification (such as an Australian AQF Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent international qualification).
- • Minimum of 1 year of full-time experience cooking Indian cuisine in a commercial restaurant environment.
- • Deep understanding of authentic Indian curry techniques, base gravies, and complex spice blending.
- • Ability to work efficiently under pressure during peak weekend lunch and dinner services.

Benefits

- * Competitive salary of $79,500 + Superannuation




- * Full-time permanent position in a supportive kitchen team
- * Great location in Kingston, ACT

Task & responsibilities

- * Prepare and cook authentic Indian curries, specialized vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, and traditional appetizers using precise spice profiles.
- * Prepare, simmer, and store large-batch traditional base gravies (makhani, korma, onion-tomato bases) to maintain consistent flavor profiles.
- * Measure, blend, and grind whole spices and aromatics according to traditional recipes.
- * Regulate kitchen equipment temperatures, including high-pressure commercial gas burners and boiling tables.
- * Portion food accurately, arrange dishes professionally, and apply traditional garnishes.
- * Maintain accurate inventory counts, monitor stock levels, and store ingredients under strict food safety guidelines.
- * Clean, sanitize, and maintain kitchen equipment, workspaces, and food storage areas according to standard ACT health regulations.

Qualification & experience

- * Relevant trade qualification (such as an Australian AQF Certificate III or IV in Commercial Cookery, or equivalent international qualification).
- * Minimum of 1 year of full-time experience cooking Indian cuisine in a commercial restaurant environment.
- * Deep understanding of authentic Indian curry techniques, base gravies, and complex spice blending.
- * Ability to work efficiently under pressure during peak weekend lunch and dinner services.

About Company

Curry Twist Indian Cuisine provides premium, high-quality, authentic Indian regional dining experiences to the Kingston and broader Canberra community. Managed by KAIRA AND OSCAR PTY LTD, we foster a supportive, high-performance, and inclusive team culture focused on culinary excellence and rigorous food hygiene standards.

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Work Type: Full time

Salary: $79500-79500

Job Publish: 07-11-2026

Job Expire: 07-12-2026

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📌 Cook ( Indian curry specialist) (Canberra)
🏢 Kaira and Oscar
📍 Canberra