Lilyana Camacho
Oviedo,FL
Summary
Creative and detail-oriented Pastry Chef with experience managing pastry operations for a private country club serving over 500 members. Skilled in menu development, large-scale event production, dessert preparation, and maintaining exceptional quality standards in fast-paced kitchen environments. Proven ability to build and manage a pastry department independently while delivering memorable guest experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef/Baker
Winter Park Racquet Club
Winter Park, Florida
07.2023 - Current
- Built and developed the club's pastry department independently from the ground up.
- Manage pastry operations for a private country club serving more than 500 members.
- Execute dessert production for events serving up to 500 guests.
- Develop and maintain seasonal dessert menus and rotating biweekly prix fixe menus.
- Produce cakes, pies, cookies, pastries, and specialty desserts while maintaining high quality standards.
- Coordinate production schedules and preparation timelines to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Maintain food safety and sanitation.
Barista
Starbucks
Oviedo
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Prepared handcrafted beverages in a high-volume café environment.
- Assisted with inventory management, stocking, and store organization.
- Supported training and onboarding of new team members.
Barista
VI Coffee Roasters
Christiansted, USVI
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Operated espresso machines and coffee brewing equipment.• Prepared specialty coffee beverages according to company standards.
- Assisted customers with product recommendations.
- Managed customer flow during peak business hours.
Restaurant Busser
Blue Water Terrace
Christiansted, USVI
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Facilitated dining room operations in fast-paced restaurant environment to enhance guest experience.
- Upheld table service standards to ensure high levels of guest satisfaction.
- Collaborated with servers and kitchen staff to streamline service delivery.
Education
Liberty Online Academy
Christiansted, USVISkills
- Pastry production
- Dessert menu development
- Baking techniques
- Event dessert execution
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen organization
- Allergen awareness
- Pastry techniques
- Frosting and decoration
- Ingredient sourcing
Timeline
Pastry Chef/Baker
Winter Park Racquet Club
07.2023 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
06.2022 - 08.2024
Barista
VI Coffee Roasters
05.2021 - 04.2022
Restaurant Busser
Blue Water Terrace
02.2020 - 03.2021
Liberty Online Academy