LAMARR MATTISON
Redlands,CA
Summary
Motivated Line Cook enthusiastic about helping team members meet and exceed objectives with compassionate leadership. Talented trainer and operational problem-solver with front-line experience and collaborative nature. Resourceful in balancing customer, company and employee needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook Trainer
Red Robin
Redlands, California
05.2024 - Current
- Trained new line cooks in food preparation and cooking techniques to enhance efficiency.
- Instructed employees on how to properly use kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers.
- Demonstrated proper use of kitchen tools and equipment, reinforcing safety protocols.
- Provided ongoing feedback to team members, improving cooking skills and overall performance.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation standards during meal preparation processes.
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
San Bernardino, CA
03.2018 - 03.2024
- Assigned tasks to team members based on their strengths and skill sets to ensure efficient and smooth throughput.
- Problem-solved any issues that arose during the shift in a proactive manner.
- Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.
- Ensured all safety and sanitation regulations were met throughout the shift.
- Assisted upper management with daily operations to meet standards of service and quality.
- Resolved customer complaints and ensured their satisfaction with their visit.
- Set a safe and welcoming atmosphere for co-workers and guests alike.
- Collaborated with team members to improve performance and implement training updates.
- Reinforced rules to promote superior employee performance.
- Performed cash handling duties such as counting money, balancing registers, and preparing bank deposits.
- Conducted weekly inventory of supplies, equipment, and food items.
Cook/Cashier/Prep/Crew Member
Chipotle
Redlands, CA
12.2016 - 08.2018
- Operated grills and fryer to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared food in a fast-paced environment, working with coworkers to maintain high customer satisfaction rate and great atmosphere.
- Chopped, diced, and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Wrapped, dated, and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
Stocker
Target
San Bernardino, CA
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Stocked shelves with new merchandise while ensuring removal of outdated or damaged items to maintain product quality.
- Faced products on shelves and displays to enhance product visibility and adhere to company policies.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about product location, price and availability.
- Received incoming product deliveries and relocated to storage shelves, coolers, or bins.
- Lifted and transported materials of various weights throughout the workday.
- Maintained safe and orderly workspace to minimize risk of accidents and injuries.
- Maintained a neat, clean and orderly warehouse environment at all times.
- Organized storage areas for efficient use of space.
- Participated in physical inventories of stock on hand periodically.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA12-2017
Associate of Arts - Sociology
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA12-2017
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts: Social And Behavioral Sciences
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA12-2017
Skills
- Advanced cooking methods
- Batch cooking techniques
- Food safety
- Kitchen safety protocols
- Quality control
- Food cost control
- Inventory control
- Shift scheduling
- Point of sale operations
- Training and mentoring
- Team performance coaching
- Continuous improvement
- Effective communication
- Customer focus
- Equipment maintenance
Affiliations
- Football Coach, IAMGIFTED 2022-2026
- Football Coach, SBCUSD 2024-2025
- Inventory Management, IAMGIFTED 2022-Present
- Football player for 11 years, Boxing for 4 years, Soccer for 2 years, Volleyball for 1 year
- IAMGIFTED Rep/Volunteer for community events, give backs, and pop ups
Timeline
Line Cook Trainer
Red Robin
05.2024 - Current
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
03.2018 - 03.2024
Cook/Cashier/Prep/Crew Member
Chipotle
12.2016 - 08.2018
Stocker
Target
08.2015 - 09.2016
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
San Bernardino Valley College
Associate of Arts - Sociology
San Bernardino Valley College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts: Social And Behavioral Sciences
San Bernardino Valley College