Kellie Stretton
Rosebud,VIC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
El Capitan
Rye, Vic
03.2025 - Current
- Prepared diverse menu items using fresh ingredients and seasonal flavors.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth food preparation and service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of kitchen equipment and workspaces.
- Maintained stock levels, food rotation and ordering
Chef de Partie
Piccolo Cucina
Cairns, Qld
09.2020 - 08.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspace throughout service.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations during busy periods.
- Assisted in menu planning by suggesting seasonal ingredients and new dish ideas.
- Supported junior kitchen staff by providing training on cooking techniques and safety procedures.
- Performed basic cooking tasks such as frying meats or vegetables using various tools including deep fryers or grills.
Chef de Partie
Jetty Road Brewery
Dromana , Vic
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Worked in a very fast paced environment across all areas of the kitchen.
- Participated in ordering and stock rotation.
- Completed all relevant data entry in relation to food delivery and kitchen maintenance.
- Specialist in grill cooking.
- Preparing many sauces and specialty items.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to menu specifications at Jetty Road Brewery.
Cook/Customer Service Representative
Dalias Bakery Cafe
Rosebud , Vic
03.2007 - 04.2020
- Operated commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently for food preparation.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure food quality and hygiene compliance.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation methods and safety protocols.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and dietary restrictions.
- Managed cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
Education
Commercial Cookery Level 3 - Commercial Cookery
Axial
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen safety
- Menu planning
- Stock management
- Culinary techniques
- Customer service
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Inventory control
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Employee training
- Hospitality service expertise
- Purchasing
- Kitchen management
Timeline
Chef
El Capitan
03.2025 - Current
Chef de Partie
Jetty Road Brewery
09.2024 - 03.2025
Chef de Partie
Piccolo Cucina
09.2020 - 08.2025
Cook/Customer Service Representative
Dalias Bakery Cafe
03.2007 - 04.2020
Commercial Cookery Level 3 - Commercial Cookery
Axial