Anthony Mckinnon
Charleston,WV
Summary
I am a high-energy worker. I've been working in the restaurant business is I was 20 yrs. Ten yrs out of the 20 yrs I been in restaurant and hospital setting. I also have experience in custodial work too. I enjoy to working with others. I love to work under pressure.I make sure tasks that I start are completed and done.
Responsible professional skilled in ingredient preparation, batch cooking and plating. Brings stamina for lifting heavy items and standing for long periods of time. Knowledgeable and precise individual committed to maintaining clean, orderly kitchen and delivering high-quality, delicious food.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Line Cook
Cattleman's Steakhouse
Nitro, Wv
09.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked meals following standardized recipes and safety guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service for patients.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including grills, ovens, and fryers safely and efficiently.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
Line Cook
CAMC Hospital
Charleston, Wv
10.2022 - 08.2025
- Prepared and cooked meals following standardized recipes and safety guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service for patients.
food prep and dishwasher
Recovery Bar and Grill
Charleston, WV
10.2019 - 10.2022
- My job is preparing meat for cooking by slicing and cutting it appropriately; routinely cleaning work areas, glassware and silverware throughout each shift; and managing closing duties, including restocking items.
food prep
Bualo Wild Wings
Warrington, PA
03.2016 - 07.2019
- I was to observes FIFO procedures in the kitchen; I make sure all food prepared for the day strictly follows prescribed rotation schedule to ensure maximum flavor and quality.
- Marinades all meat items according to prep guidelines, properly labels production date and stores them inside the walk-in chiller.
- Pounds chicken breast fillets to be used for chicken sandwich and porkloin for schnitzel.
- Slices vegetables in different styles: julienne, cubes and rings to be used for salads, garnishings and appetizers.
- Covers unattended or undermanned kitchen stations usually the grill and fry areas.
- Receives food deliveries in the kitchen, checks, documents and files receipts and invoices.
- Maintains all station cleanliness, sanitation and hygiene guidelines in the kitchen.
- Ensures that all knives and kitchenware are properly cleaned, sanitized and stored away.
- Regularly checks quality of all ingredients used in the restaurant.
janitor
McDonald's
Philadelphia, PA
08.2009 - 01.2016
- My duties was cleaning and maintaining floors (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing, stripping, buffing and polishing).
- Scrubbing and sanitizing restroom facilities.
- Removing snow and ice from walkways and parking lots.
- Handling light facility repairs.
- Keeping janitor room and closets clean and organized.
cashier
McDonald's
Philadelphia, PA
08.2005 - 07.2009
- Received cash, checks and completed credit-card transactions from customers and employees.
- Counted money to verify amounts and issued receipts for funds received.
- Compared totals on cash register with amount of currency in register to verify balances.
- Computed bill, itemized lists and tickets showing amount due, using adding machine or cash register.
Education
High School -
Olney High School
Skills
- Food preparation
- Meal plating
- Kitchen safety
- Equipment operation
- Order management
- Time management
- Food quality control
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Sanitation compliance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Ingredient stocking
- Food spoilage prevention
- Kitchen equipment management
- Sauce preparation
- Following cooking methods
- Kitchen organization
- Frying techniques
- Foodservice sanitation
- Portioning
- Garnishing
- Food storage
- Food rotation
- Back of house operations
- Dish preparation
- Kitchen sanitization
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Workstation cleanliness
- Stock making
- Crew training
- Entree preparation
- Prep work
- Highly motivated
- Special dietary requirements
- Food safety standards
Timeline
Line Cook
Cattleman's Steakhouse
09.2025 - Current
Line Cook
CAMC Hospital
10.2022 - 08.2025
food prep and dishwasher
Recovery Bar and Grill
10.2019 - 10.2022
food prep
Bualo Wild Wings
03.2016 - 07.2019
janitor
McDonald's
08.2009 - 01.2016
cashier
McDonald's
08.2005 - 07.2009
High School -
Olney High School