Jon (Jack) Cloutier
Warren,RI
Summary
Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining the correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Newport Vineyards
Middletown, Rhode Island
09.2026 - Current
- Monitored food temperatures and adjusted cooking times to maintain consistent quality and flavor.
- Prepared grill station adhering to kitchen safety and sanitation standards to ensure compliance.
- Cleaned grills, tools, and work surfaces post-shift to uphold hygiene standards and readiness for next service.
Line Cook
Chomp Kitchen and Drinks
Warren, Rhode Island
01.2026 - 08.2026
- Prepared grill station for efficient meal production during peak service hours., fryer, and saute stations for fast-paced kitchen service.
- Adhered to Chomp Kitchen recipes for accurate menu item preparation, and Drinks recipes for consistent menu preparation.
- Checked stock levels regularly to ensure ingredient availability. and restocked ingredients, sauces, and dry goods.
Kitchen Manager
Primo on the Waterfront
Fall River, Massachusetts
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Led kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality dish preparation and presentation standards.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs, enhancing culinary skills and promoting effective teamwork.
- Implemented inventory management procedures, improving ingredient utilization and minimizing waste.
- Prepared ingredients and organized workstations for salad, garde manger, grill, sauté, fry, expo, and dessert areas.
- Delivered catering orders using hotel pans and loaded Cambro hotboxes, ensuring safe and timely transport.
Food Truck Operator
Blount Fine Foods
04.2021 - 10.2025
- Operated the food truck efficiently, ensuring timely service and customer satisfaction.
- Greeted customers, addressed menu inquiries, and resolved complaints to maintain a positive dining experience.
- Trained new staff on food safety protocols and operational procedures, fostering a compliant and efficient team.
- Oversaw daily financial transactions, ensuring accurate cash handling and reporting.
Lead Line Cook
Blount Fine Foods
05.2015 - 10.2025
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, optimizing workflow and maintaining safety standards.
- Trained and mentored junior cooks, enhancing skill development and promoting teamwork among kitchen staff.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated with suppliers to secure timely delivery of fresh ingredients.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI12-2028
Associate of Arts - Communications
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI06-2023
High School Diploma -
Mt Hope High School
Bristol, RI03-2019
Skills
- Recipe execution
- Culinary techniques
- Food safety
- Kitchen operations
- Menu preparation
- Inventory management
- Inventory control
- Equipment maintenance
- Reliable and trustworthy
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 4-7 staff members.
- Achieved 12,000 sales days by completing consistent service with accuracy and efficiency over the course of a 8 hour service window
Certification
- Certified food truck driver, cook and shift lead, Blount Fine Foods - 2021-2025
- Food safety manager certified, Blount Fine Foods - 2022-2027
References
Cleiton Alves: Executive Chef- (508)-837-1435 Instagram: chefcleiton_official
Mark DeCosta: Manager at Blount Fine Foods- +1(508) 989-8647 Mdecosta@blountfinefoods.com
Skills
Handles Pressure well
Works great with anyone
Generous and personable
Languages
- English
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Interests
- I like trying new recipes and food trends.
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills.
- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen.
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens.
- Gym Workouts
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness.
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration.
- Running
Languages
Portuguese
Limited
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Line Cook
Newport Vineyards
09.2026 - Current
Line Cook
Chomp Kitchen and Drinks
01.2026 - 08.2026
Kitchen Manager
Primo on the Waterfront
01.2024 - 01.2025
Food Truck Operator
Blount Fine Foods
04.2021 - 10.2025
Lead Line Cook
Blount Fine Foods
05.2015 - 10.2025
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Associate of Arts - Communications
Community College of Rhode Island
High School Diploma -
Mt Hope High School