Hi, I’m Bella Toms, an experienced chef with a love for creative menus, kitchen leadership, and delivering memorable dining experiences. I earned a Bachelor of Culinary Arts and have spent the past two years honing my craft in cafe and kitchen environments, focusing on quality dishes and food safety. Outside the stove, I run Bella’s Kitchen Club, a foodie social media brand where I shoot and edit video content for Instagram and TikTok, grow audience engagement, and learn the art of storytelling online. I’d love to step into a social media role and continue to learn and grow while applying my culinary background.…

Bella Toms

Hi, I’m Bella Toms, an experienced chef with a love for creative menus, kitchen leadership, and delivering memorable dining experiences. I earned a Bachelor of Culinary Arts and have spent the past two years honing my craft in cafe and kitchen environments, focusing on quality dishes and food safety. Outside the stove, I run Bella’s Kitchen Club, a foodie social media brand where I shoot and edit video content for Instagram and TikTok, grow audience engagement, and learn the art of storytelling online. I’d love to step into a social media role and continue to learn and grow while applying my culinary background.…

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Hi, I’m Bella Toms, an experienced chef with a love for creative menus, kitchen leadership, and delivering memorable dining experiences. I earned a Bachelor of Culinary Arts and have spent the past two years honing my craft in cafe and kitchen environments, focusing on quality dishes and food safety.

Outside the stove, I run Bella’s Kitchen Club, a foodie social media brand where I shoot and edit video content for Instagram and TikTok, grow audience engagement, and learn the art of storytelling online. I’d love to step into a social media role and continue to learn and grow while applying my culinary background.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Shop Assistant & Marketing at Paddock to Table
March 1, 2026 - Present
Shooting/ filming videos of products, cooked and raw; selling quality products to customers.
Orchard Worker at The Big Cherry
December 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026
Packaged fruits for shipment or sale at fruit stall; picked a range of nectarines and apricots; graded and sold fruits to customers with product knowledge.
Head Chef at Rhubarb Cafe
November 1, 2023 - December 1, 2025
Led kitchen team in cafe environment, developed innovative menus, managed stock control, trained and supervised staff, implemented kitchen systems, and upheld food safety compliance.
Cafe All Rounder at The Wooden Table
December 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
Worked in the kitchen, serving and waitressing; maintained high presentation standards during service.
Casual Kitchen Hand at 103 The Store
November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Supported chefs in food preparation and cooking, ensuring timely meal service.
Waitress and Dishy at 103 The Store
December 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Delivered food and beverages promptly; maintained cleanliness of tables and dining area; cleared tables during busy service times.
Part Time Worker at Supervalue
January 1, 2019 - November 1, 2020
Stocked shelves, managed inventory, operated cash register and processed customer transactions.
Berry Picker at Berryland
November 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
PICK ripe berries from farm.

Education

Bachelor of Culinary Arts at Otago Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
High School Diploma with Endorsement in Food and Nutrition at St Hilda's Dunedin
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Full Car License - New Zealand & Australia
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality