Camilla Starr
Cedar Rapids
Summary
Highly skilled culinary professional with over 10 years of experience in bakery, high-volume kitchens, fine dining, and leadership roles including Executive Chef and Sous Chef. Known for a compassionate, reliable work ethic and strong ethical standards. Curious, growth-oriented, and open to learning, with a proven ability to adapt, lead teams, and deliver consistently high-quality food and bakery products while maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Creative, motivated and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cake Decorator
Sam’s Club
Cedar Rapids
11.2021 - Current
- Fulfilled daily custom and production cake orders for retail sale
- Executed consistent, high-quality designs in a fast-paced production environment
- Managed inventory, cleaning, and sanitation of work areas
- Assisted customers with special orders and inquiries
- Worked collaboratively with bakery team members to meet daily output goals
Cake Decorator / Cake Designer
Hy-Vee
Cedar Rapids
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Designed and decorated custom cakes for birthdays, weddings, graduations, and special events using buttercream, fondant, piping, and specialty techniques
- Consulted with customers on cake designs, inscriptions, colors, portion sizes, and timelines
- Produced high-volume daily cake orders while maintaining consistency and visual appeal
- Prepared icings, fillings, and decorative elements following Hy-Vee recipes and quality standards
- Managed inventory, labeling, pricing, and product rotation
- Maintained clean and sanitary workstations in compliance with food safety regulations
- Collaborated with bakery team members to meet production goals and seasonal demand
Sous Chef
Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery
Swisher
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Nighttime supervisor overseeing kitchen operations
- Prepared wood-fired pizzas and managed dinner service
- Assisted with event planning, brunch service, and large-scale events
- Supported menu preparation, organization, and kitchen sanitation
- Worked directly with executive chef and culinary team
Line Cook
Tin Roost
North Liberty
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant environment
- Prepared and executed menu items efficiently under pressure
- Followed strict food safety and sanitation standards
- Collaborated closely with sous chefs and executive chef
- Maintained organized workstations to ensure smooth service flow
Executive Chef / Owner
Lost and Found
Cedar Rapids
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Promoted from Sous Chef to Executive Chef shortly after restaurant opening
- Created seasonal menus inspired by European and contemporary American cuisine
- Wrote and priced menus, managed food costs, and planned offerings
- Supervised staff, scheduling, inventory, and daily kitchen operations
- Managed vendor relationships and supported local farms and suppliers
- Participated in hiring, training, and staff development
Lead Cook / Kitchen Manager
Hilton (DoubleTree)
Cedar Rapids
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Led dinner shifts and assisted with large banquet events
- Supported Chef de Cuisine with daily production and organization
- Supervised night shifts in absence of executive chef
- Ensured compliance with safety, sanitation, and quality standards
Lead Cook
The Class Act Restaurant
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Supervised dinner service and daily kitchen operations
- Organized kitchen workflow and maintained sanitation standards
- Created daily specials and seasonal menus
- Trained staff and culinary students
- Assisted executive chef with ordering and management tasks
Sous Chef
Zins Restaurant
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Promoted from Line Cook to Sous Chef based on performance
- Assisted in leading kitchen operations in an upscale dining environment
- Supervised staff and supported service execution
Luxury Perfume Sales Representative
Zolotoye Yabloko
Kazan
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Lead beauty consultant in a high-end retail environment
- Met and exceeded sales goals consistently
- Recognized multiple times as Best Consultant of the Month
- Delivered exceptional customer service to a discerning clientele
Beauty Consultant
Department Store
Russia
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Provided personalized customer service and product education
- Built strong client relationships
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA12.2012
Skills
- Cake Decorating & Custom Design
- High-Volume Bakery & Food Production
- Menu Development & Seasonal Planning
- Culinary Leadership & Team Supervision
- Food Safety, Sanitation & Compliance (ServSafe)
- Inventory Management & Ordering
- Event & Banquet Execution
- Customer Service & Client Consultation
- Training & Staff Development
- Time Management & Organization
- Quality Control & Attention to Detail
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Quality control
- Visual presentation
- Visual merchandising
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Teamwork
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- CPR Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection
- Online European Pastries and Mousse cakes course
- Valid Driver’s License
Professional Traits
- Compassionate and people-centered
- Determined and resilient under pressure
- Curious and open to continuous learning
- Growth-oriented and self-reflective
- Strong ethics and integrity-driven
- Reliable, accountable, and consistent
- Detail-oriented with strong ownership
- Calm, adaptable, and focused in fast-paced environments
Languages
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
Volunteer, Hot meals for Sober Living, Unity Center, Cedar Rapids, IA
Timeline
Cake Decorator / Cake Designer
Hy-Vee
01.2022 - 01.2025
Cake Decorator
Sam’s Club
11.2021 - Current
Line Cook
Tin Roost
09.2020 - 05.2021
Sous Chef
Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery
11.2019 - 10.2021
Executive Chef / Owner
Lost and Found
05.2019 - 11.2019
Lead Cook / Kitchen Manager
Hilton (DoubleTree)
09.2018 - 05.2019
Lead Cook
The Class Act Restaurant
01.2016 - 01.2018
Sous Chef
Zins Restaurant
01.2016 - 12.2016
Luxury Perfume Sales Representative
Zolotoye Yabloko
01.2014 - 12.2016
Beauty Consultant
Department Store
01.2013 - 12.2014
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Kirkwood Community College