Tyler Matthews
State College
Summary
Dynamic food service professional with extensive experience at Happy Valley Casino, excelling in food preparation and safety. Proven leadership in kitchen operations and inventory control, ensuring efficiency and high standards. Skilled in cash handling and customer service, consistently delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker
Happy Valley Casino
State College
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted chefs in cooking and plating dishes efficiently.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and effectively during service hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items and specials.
Kitchen worker I
Mount Nittany Health
State College
06.2025 - 03.2026
- Fulfill all duties of kitchen worker I, meet company standards for hygiene and food safety.
- Follow instruction and complete task in an efficient order.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve shared goals.
- Stocked supplies and monitored inventory levels to ensure availability for kitchen operations.
Cook/prep
Voodoo Brewing Company
State College
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Prepared all proteins and line items in the morning; cooked and expedited orders during evening shifts of 8-12 hours.
- Worked efficiently by cleaning work area during food preparation to maintain hygiene.
- Organized work environment by collaborating effectively with team members.
Installer
TruTeam
Port Matilda
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Installed insulation in residential properties to enhance energy efficiency., bathroom appliances, mirrors and shower doors, gutters etc
- Installed insulation materials in residential and commercial buildings.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Operated tools and equipment safely to maintain worksite efficiency.
Baker/Delivery Driver
Insomnia cookies
State College
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Performed maid duties Delivery driving, Bake cookies as needed through the night, help run the front of house between deliveries and keep hotline stocked.
- Baked a variety of cookies using high-quality ingredients and recipes.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure fresh supplies and minimize waste.
- Operated ovens and mixers to produce consistent cookie batches daily.
Dealership Parts manager
CLASSIC DODGE RAM JEEP
Clearfield
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed parts and sales department of dealership, ensuring effective inventory management and customer satisfaction.
- Sold parts to retail customers and tracked orders for commercial customers, including garages, other dealerships, and auto body shops.
- Collaborated with garages, dealerships, and auto body shops to fulfill parts requests.
- Also lead mechanics to specific knowledge of parts I had gained through experience.
Cashier/Shift Lead
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Clearfield
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately at O'Reilly Auto Parts.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and recommendations for automotive needs.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer and balanced registers daily.
- Assisted customers in locating auto parts and accessories.
- Provided product recommendations based on customer needs and preferences.
Lawn Care Worker
Rmc landscaping
Allport
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Performed general lawn care, including mowing, weed removal, and stump removal.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment for efficient landscaping services.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to ensure healthy plant growth and pest control.
- Executed lawn mowing, trimming, and edging tasks to enhance property appearance.
Education
Technical school - Diesel technology and repair
Clearfield County Career and Technology Center
Morrisdale, PA05-2020
Skills
- Food service operations
- Food preparation
- Line cook
- Cash handling
- Cash register
- Customer service
- Shift management
- Culinary techniques
- Food production
- Cash management
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Retail sales
- Phone etiquette
- Mechanical skills
Certification
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Kitchen worker I
Mount Nittany Health
06.2025 - 03.2026
Food Service Worker
Happy Valley Casino
03.2025 - Current
Cook/prep
Voodoo Brewing Company
03.2024 - 06.2025
Baker/Delivery Driver
Insomnia cookies
10.2022 - 07.2023
Installer
TruTeam
02.2022 - 01.2024
Dealership Parts manager
CLASSIC DODGE RAM JEEP
09.2021 - 08.2022
Cashier/Shift Lead
O'Reilly Auto Parts
02.2021 - 08.2022
Lawn Care Worker
Rmc landscaping
01.2016 - 11.2019
Technical school - Diesel technology and repair
Clearfield County Career and Technology Center