Jon Blackley

Jon Blackley is a highly skilled culinary professional with extensive experience in the food industry. Currently serving as a Private Chef at A&K Railroad Materials, Inc. since June 2020, Jon specializes in the quality in-home preparation of world cuisine. Previous roles include Executive Chef at Mina Group and Chef De Cuisine at Prestonwood Country Club, where responsibilities included overseeing kitchen operations and menu creation. Additional experience as Executive Chef at Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria and Banquet Chef at The Umstead Hotel and Spa, a five-star luxury resort. Jon’s culinary education includes an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) in Culinary Science/Culinology from Cape Fear Community College and an Associate of Arts (AA) in General Studies from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute.