Amepreeka Mckinnie
Chatsworth,GA
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Linecook
Cheekys
St. Petersburg, FL
05.2025 - Current
- Prepared ingredients and dishes according to culinary standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and food prep areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, and steamers efficiently.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
Linecook
Hawkers Asian restaurant
St. Petersburg, FL
08.2019 - 05.2025
- Prepared ingredients and dishes according to Hawkers' Asian culinary standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and food prep areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, and steamers efficiently.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and food preparation techniques.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
Kitchen Supervisor
Pasadena Yacht & Country
Gulfport, US
11.2016 - 08.2019
- Ensured and maintained kitchen and prep line cleanliness in accordance with State and Eco-sure inspection regulations.
- Managed the movement of perishable goods, taking inventory and ensuring the freshest product was provided to customers.
- Assigned tasks for 3 other cooks to accomplish daily, managed food cost by doing bi-weekly food ordering and took physical food inventory on a monthly basis.
- Involved in any type of guest service that may arise throughout the hotel, assisted with set up of catered events for 6 to 50 people.
Line Cook, Prep Cook, Sauté Cook
Ale House
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Ensured supplies were consistently available, replenishing items as required in assistance of cooks, continually receiving commendation from Head Chef for exceptional organizational skills.
- Managed and checked food quality, prioritizing ingredients and reducing food waste, quickly learned all new recipes and food preparation techniques, often training others and ensuring utmost quality of work.
- Followed established recipes, controls, portions, and presentation specifications as set by the Executive Chef and restaurant management; lauded by Executive Chef for attention to detail.
- Worked other stations in the back of the house as needed; used knowledge learned from education and training to efficiently deliver superior food products at all stations.
Laborer
Boyd Construction
01.2007 - 01.2008
- General Cleaning duties, such as maintaining cleanliness of the work site, responsible for ensuring all job sites are left clean and any excess garbage is removed.
- Responsible for making sure all job sites are properly set up with necessary equipment, essential duties and responsibilities include the following: load and unload stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, timber, brush, etc.
- Clear debris, rake leaves, and cut brush using chainsaw; clean gutters, culverts, and other drainage structures.
- Assist in keeping equipment operating in a safe manner and keeping equipment clean; perform related work as required, operate heavy construction machinery, clean work area and make sure it is safe, lift and transport equipment and materials.
Line Cook
Central Avenue Oyster Bar
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Insured proper food storage, cleanliness, safe food practices and adherence to State Health Dept standards.
- Reviewed menus, production orders, and modified dietary needs to provide residents with quality food that suited their individual dietary needs.
- Followed standardized recipes to assure highest-quality of food served, served and delivered food throughout entire facility in a timely manner.
- Inventoried and unloaded all shipments from delivery trucks.
Education
High school diploma - General
Lakewood High School
St. PetersburgHigh school diploma -
The Arts Institute of Tampa
TampaSkills
- Active listening
- Interpersonal skills
- Banquet Experience
- Catering
- Culinary Experience
- Food Preparation
- Supervising Experience
- Cooking
- Kitchen Experience
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Restaurant experience
- Food handling
- Food service
- Knife skills
- Dishwashing
Certification
ServSafe
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Linecook
Cheekys
05.2025 - Current
Linecook
Hawkers Asian restaurant
08.2019 - 05.2025
Kitchen Supervisor
Pasadena Yacht & Country
11.2016 - 08.2019
Line Cook, Prep Cook, Sauté Cook
Ale House
01.2010 - 01.2014
Laborer
Boyd Construction
01.2007 - 01.2008
Line Cook
Central Avenue Oyster Bar
01.2002 - 01.2006
High school diploma - General
Lakewood High School
High school diploma -
The Arts Institute of Tampa