Robert M Brener (he/him)
Associate Professor College of Food Innovation & Technology Culinary Arts Charlotte
Biography and Expertise
As a classically trained chef and leader in culinary education with experience in HACCP system solutions from concept to project management for food service operators, Robert Brenner is passionate about food and culture and having worked in Germany and Ireland while traveling the globe extensively. Stateside employment includes the Inn at Little Washington, the Wild Boar in Nashville, TN, Keystone Lodge and The Lodge & Spa at Breckenridge, CO.
Honored for his work in urban gardening and organic/local foods education, he is also a leader in campus sustainability. As an associate professor, Brenner teaches multiple disciplines including International Cuisines and Culinary Cultures, Food Science and Sensory Analysis, and Sustainability in the Culinary Kitchen. As a sustainability leader, he is responsible for helping to develop and implement the campus-wide composting program used at all Johnson & Wales University campuses. The program is responsible for diverting thousands of pounds of food waste from the landfill annually, and converts it into rich compost. Our compost is used in our campus gardens and off-campus as well.
Education
MA
University of Central Lancashire
BS
Johnson & Wales University
AOS
Johnson & Wales University
Food Safety Manager Certification (FSM)
ServSafe
Real Estate Broker
North Carolina Real Estate Commission
Certified Master BBQ
The Master BBQ School – bbqcookingschool.comLLC
Certified Campus Sustainability Leader
University of Vermont
Servsafe Food Safety Instructor/Proctor
ServSafe
ServSafe Food Safety
ServeSafe LTD
ServSafe Food Safety
ServeSafe LTD
Food Safety Manager Certification (FSM)
Mecklenburg County
Education Leadership Initiative Award for Excellence & Innovation
Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education (CAFE)
North Carolina Litter Prevention Award
Governor Bev Perdue
Light Bulb Award
Johnson & Wales University
From theory to table: How AI and robotics are shaping the next generation (Internet)
Charlotte Business ournal
November, 2024
www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2024
Charlotte Buffet Restaurants Reopen Despite COVID Guidelines (Newspaper)
The Charlotte Observer
July 17, 2021
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/coronavirus/article252676688.html
Holiday Buffets Can Breed Bacteria (Internet)
The Charlotte Observer
December 23, 2014
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/coronavirus/article252676688.html
Rediscover the Joy of Campfire Cooking (Internet)
The Charlotte Observer
August 26, 2014
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/latest-news/article9157124.html
Let’s Cook: Carving a turkey (TV)
Spectrum News: Let’s Cook
November 29, 2013
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/11/29/let-s-cook–carving-a-turkey.NC_671637
Let’s Cook: Turkey Pan Gravy (TV)
Spectrum News: Let’s Cook
November 11, 2013
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/11/11/let-s-cook–turkey-pan-gravy.NC_670318
Let’s Cook: Curried Apple soup (TV)
Spectrum News: Let’s Cook
November 8, 2013
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/11/08/let-s-cook–curried-apple-soup.NC_701396
Root Vegetable Potato Cakes (TV)
Spectrum News: Let’s Cook
October 18, 2013
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/10/18/root-vegetable-potato-cakes.NC_692061
Honeycomb Candy (TV)
Spectrum News: Let’s Cook
September 21, 2013
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/09/21/honeycomb-candy.NC_699691
Spicy Black Beans (TV)
Spectrum News: Let’s Cook
August 7, 2013
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/08/02/spicy-black-beans.NC_697110
Pancetta and Parsley Salad (TV)
Spectrum News: Let’s Cook
May 25, 2013
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/05/25/pancetta-and-parsley-salad.NC_694521
English peas with Butter Lettuce (TV)
Spectrum News: Let’s Cook
May 18, 2013
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/05/18/english-peas-with-butter-lettuce.NC_694256
Guacamole (TV)
Spectrum News: Let’s Cook
May 5, 2013
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/05/05/guacamole.NC_693748
Capellini with Brie, Cherry Tomatoes and Basil (TV)
Spectrum News: Let’s Cook
April 27, 2013
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/04/27/capellini-with-brie–cherry-tomatoes-and-basil.NC_693444
Parsley Salad (TV)
Spectrum News: Let’s Cook
April 20, 2013
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/04/20/parsley-salad.NC_693168
Parsley and Caper Pesto (TV)
Spectrum News: Let’s Cook
April 14, 2013
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/04/14/parsley-and-caper-pesto.NC_692920
Grilled Scallops (TV)
Spectrum News: Let’s Cook
April 6, 2013
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/04/06/grilled-scallops.NC_692637
Roasted Sunchokes with Olive Oil and Herbs (TV)
Spectrum News: Let’s Cook
February 22, 2013
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/02/22/roasted-sunchokes-with-olive-oil-and-herbs.NC_689382
Let’s Cook: 10 minute Applesauce (TV)
Spectrum News: Let’s Cook
January 13, 2013
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/01/13/let-s-cook–10-minute-apple-sauce.NC_681990
Let’s Cook: Brazilian Grilled Skirt Steak (TV)
Spectrum News: Let’s Cook
January 12, 2013
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/01/12/let-s-cook–brazilian-grilled-skirt-steak.NC_681807
Let’s Cook: Creole Tartar Sauce (TV)
Spectrum News: Let’s Cook
September 23, 2012
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2012/09/23/let-s-cook–creole-tartar-sauce.NC_664400
Let’s Cook: Sage-Brined Roast Chicken with Pan Gravy (TV)
spectrum News: Let’s Cook
August 18, 2012
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2012/08/18/let-s-cook–sage-brined-roast-chicken-with-pan-gravy.NC_662520
Ponzu Sauce (TV)
Spectrum News: Let’s Cook
May 20, 2012
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2012/05/20/ponzu-sauce.NC_657771
Blue Cheese Compound Butter (TV)
Spectrum News: Let’s Cook
May 13, 2012
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2012/05/13/blue-cheese-compound-butter.NC_657469
Carolina Red Rice (TV)
Spectrum News: Let’s Cook
May 12, 2012
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2012/05/12/carolina-red-rice.NC_657434
Wild Rice and Brown Rice Pilaf with Dried Cherries (TV)
Spectrum News: Let’s Cook
April 28, 2012
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2012/04/28/wild-rice-and-brown-rice-pilaf-with-dried-cherries.NC_656853
Oysters with Asian Sauce (TV)
Spectrum News
March 10, 2012
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2012/03/10/oysters-with-asian-sauce.NC_654820
Let’s Cook: Cocktail Sauce (TV)
Spectrum News
February 26, 2012
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2012/02/26/let-s-cook–cocktail-sauce.NC_654293
Oyster Saute (TV)
Spectrum News
February 18, 2012
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2012/02/18/oyster-sautee.NC_653962
Blackberry Sauce (TV)
Spectrum News
June 19, 2011
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2011/06/19/blackberry-sauce.NC_642641
Roasted Herb Vegetables (TV)
Spectrum News
March 17, 2011
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2011/03/17/roasted-herb-vegetables.NC_638195
Roasted Brussel Sprouts (TV)
Spectrum News
March 3, 2011
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2011/03/03/roasted-brussel-sprouts.NC_637540
Indoor ribs (TV)
Spectrum News
February 4, 2011
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2011/02/04/indoor-ribs.NC_636286
Red cabbage (TV)
Spectrum News
January 28, 2011
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2011/01/28/red-cabbage.NC_635956
Let’s Cook: Pineapple Habanero Salsa (TV)
Spectrum News
April 15, 2010
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2010/04/15/let-s-cook–pineapple-habanero-salsa.NC_624567
Let’s Cook: Bellini Soup (TV)
Spectrum News
April 8, 2010
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2010/04/08/let-s-cook–bellini-soup.NC_624258
Let’s Cook: Roasted Pork Loin with Lime Mojo (TV)
Spectrum News
April 2, 2010
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2010/04/02/let-s-cook–roasted-pork-loin-with-lime-mojo.NC_624039
Let’s Cook: Avocado Gazpacho (TV)
Spectrum News
March 19, 2010
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2010/03/19/let-s-cook–avocado-gazpacho.NC_623466
Let’s Cook: Grilled Salmon with Wasabi Crema (TV)
Spectrum News
January 21, 2010
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2010/01/21/let-s-cook–grilled-salmon-with-wasabi-crema.NC_612356
Let’s Cook: Risotto with Butternut Squash and Leeks (TV)
Spectrum News
December 17, 2009
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2009/12/17/let-s-cook–risotto-with-butternut-squash-and-leeks.NC_619170
Let’s Cook: Braised Pork Loin With Prunes (TV)
Spectrum News
November 27, 2009
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2009/11/27/let-s-cook–braised-pork-loin-with-prunes.NC_618117
Let’s Cook: Lentil Stew with Kielbasa & Potatoes (TV)
Sprectrum News
October 21, 2009
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2009/10/21/let-s-cook–lentil-stew-with-kielbasa—potatoes.NC_616471
Let’s Cook: Sweet Potato & Leek Pancakes (TV)
Spectrum News
October 8, 2009
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2009/10/08/let-s-cook–sweet-potato—leek-pancakes.NC_615831
Let’s Cook: Red cabbage with Balsamic (TV)
Spectrum News
September 25, 2009
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/search#let’s%20cook%20with%20johnson%20%26%20wales/3/publishDate%20desc/reporters:Chef%20Robert%20Brener
Let’s Cook: Beer-Brined Grilled Pork Chops (TV)
Spectrum News
September 17, 2009
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/search#let’s%20cook%20with%20johnson%20%26%20wales/3/publishDate%20desc/reporters:Chef%20Robert%20Brener
Southern Barbecue Network
North Carolina Real Estate Commission
Southern Foodways Alliance
Green America
History of American Bar-B-Que
Oral Presentation
Know Your Foodways
Johnson & Wales University
Hance Auditoreum
Charlotte
NC
Cornbread – A True Southern Staple
Oral Presentation
Know Your Foodways
Johnson & Wales University
Hance Auditoreum
Charlotte
NC
Hanukkah
Oral Presentation
Know Your Foodways
Johnson & Wales University
Hance Auditoreum
Charlotte
NC
A Brief History of 21st Century Pesticides
Oral Presentation
Sustainability and Me
Johnson & Wales University
Hance Auditoreum
Charlotte
NC
Specialized Processing Methods in the Food Service Industry
Lecture
Southeast Regional Food Safety Conference
FDA
Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center
Memphis
TN
United States
Cornbread – A True Southern Staple
Oral Presentation
Know Your Foodways
Johnson & Wales University
Hance Auditoreum
Charlotte
NC
Specialized Processing in Retail: A Guided Trip into the Art of Sous Vide
Oral Presentation
Mecklenburg County: GetHooked on Food Safety
Mecklenburg County Environmental Health Services
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte
NC
Specialized Processing Methods in the Food Service Industry
Lecture
Southeast Regional Retail Food Conference
National Association of City & County Health Officials
Wilmington, NC Conference Center
Wilmington
NC
United States
Current Industry Trends in Special Processes & Training
Demonstration
Association of Food & Drug Officials (AFDO) National Conference
AFDO
William Penn Omni Hotel
Pittsburgh
PA
Education Through Community Gardening
Oral Presentation
North Carolina Regional Health Department Symposium
F.E.L.C.
Piedmont Central COmmunity Clollege
Charleston
SC
United States
Education Through Community Gardening
Oral Presentation
Lilly Conference – Evidence Based Teaching & Learning
Greensboro Colosseum Complex
Greensboro
NC
United States
Specialized Processing in the Food Service Industry
Exhibition
Southeast Regional Retail Food Conference
National association of City & County Officials
Cape Fear Conference Center
Wilmington, NC