Robert McKeon

Robert McKeon has a diverse work experience history. Robert currently serves as the President of the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP). Prior to that, they worked as an Instructor for Food Safety Chef and a Trainer at FoodSafetyChef.com, where they provided food safety training and conducted kitchen inspections. Robert also served as a Master Trainer at AllerTrain and an Instructor at Montgomery College. Robert has expertise in food safety certification, as they were a ServSafe instructor for the National Restaurant Association. Additionally, they have experience in managing food and beverage operations as a Food and Beverage Manager at The Fountains at Washington House. Robert previously served as the Director of Dining Services at Coordinated Services Management, Inc. Moreover, Robert has worked as an Instructor at Maryland University of Integrative Health and held the position of Business Office Manager at The McKeon Law Firm.

Robert McKeon began their education journey in 1980 when they attended Santana High School. However, no degree or field of study information is provided for this period. In 1985, they enrolled in The Culinary Institute of America and completed an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts, with a focus on Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager. This education spanned from 1985 to 1987. Furthermore, in 1984, Robert attended the School of Hard Knocks and obtained a Ph.D. However, the specific field of study is not mentioned, leaving it open to interpretation.

In addition to their formal education, Robert also holds various certifications. Robert became a TiPS Trainer and obtained the TiPS Responsible Alcohol Certification from Health Communications, Inc. (The TIPS Program) in April and May 2019, respectively. Robert became an AllerTrain Master Trainer and obtained the AllerTrain Food Allergen Certification from MenuTrinfo-Providing Nutritionals and Food Allergy Solutions in December 2018. Furthermore, Robert holds CPR and First Aid certifications from the American Red Cross, obtained in August 2016, and a ServSafe certification as well as a ServSafe Instructor certification from the National Restaurant Association, both obtained in August 2016. Lastly, they achieved the CDM, Certified Dietary Manager certification from the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) in August 2009.