Robert M Brener (he/him)
Associate Professor College of Food Innovation & Technology Department of Culinary Arts Charlotte
Biography
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
Food Styling
BS, Johnson & Wales University
Foodservice Management
AOS, Johnson & Wales University
Culinary Arts
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.” Brener, R. (November, 2024)
www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/news/2024
“Charlotte Buffet Restaurants Reopen Despite COVID Guidelines.” Brener, R. (July 17, 2021)
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/coronavirus/article252676688.html
“Holiday Buffets Can Breed Bacteria.” Brener, R. (December 23, 2014)
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/coronavirus/article252676688.html
“Rediscover the Joy of Campfire Cooking.” Brener, R. (August 26, 2014)
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/latest-news/article9157124.html
“Let’s Cook: Carving a turkey.” Brener, R. (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.” Brener, R. (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.” Brener, R. (November 8, 2013)
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/11/08/let-s-cook–curried-apple-soup.NC_701396
“Root Vegetable Potato Cakes.” Brener, R. (October 18, 2013)
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/10/18/root-vegetable-potato-cakes.NC_692061
“Honeycomb Candy.” Brener, R. (September 21, 2013)
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/09/21/honeycomb-candy.NC_699691
“Spicy Black Beans.” Brener, R. (August 7, 2013)
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/08/02/spicy-black-beans.NC_697110
“Pancetta and Parsley Salad.” Brener, R. (May 25, 2013)
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/05/25/pancetta-and-parsley-salad.NC_694521
“English peas with Butter Lettuce.” Brener, R. (May 18, 2013)
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/05/18/english-peas-with-butter-lettuce.NC_694256
“Guacamole.” Brener, R. (May 5, 2013)
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/05/05/guacamole.NC_693748
“Capellini with Brie, Cherry Tomatoes and Basil.” Brener, R. (April 27, 2013)
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/04/27/capellini-with-brie–cherry-tomatoes-and-basil.NC_693444
“Parsley Salad.” Brener, R. (April 20, 2013)
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/04/20/parsley-salad.NC_693168
“Parsley and Caper Pesto.” Brener, R. (April 14, 2013)
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/04/14/parsley-and-caper-pesto.NC_692920
“Grilled Scallops.” Brener, R. (April 6, 2013)
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2013/04/06/grilled-scallops.NC_692637
“Roasted Sunchokes with Olive Oil and Herbs.” Brener, R. (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.” Brener, R. (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.” Brener, R. (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.” Brener, R. (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.” Brener, R. (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.” Brener, R. (May 20, 2012)
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2012/05/20/ponzu-sauce.NC_657771
“Blue Cheese Compound Butter.” Brener, R. (May 13, 2012)
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2012/05/13/blue-cheese-compound-butter.NC_657469
“Carolina Red Rice.” Brener, R. (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.” Brener, R. (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.” Brener, R. (March 10, 2012)
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2012/03/10/oysters-with-asian-sauce.NC_654820
“Let’s Cook: Cocktail Sauce.” Brener, R. (February 26, 2012)
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2012/02/26/let-s-cook–cocktail-sauce.NC_654293
“Oyster Saute.” Brener, R. (February 18, 2012)
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2012/02/18/oyster-sautee.NC_653962
“Blackberry Sauce.” Brener, R. (June 19, 2011)
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2011/06/19/blackberry-sauce.NC_642641
“Roasted Herb Vegetables.” Brener, R. (March 17, 2011)
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2011/03/17/roasted-herb-vegetables.NC_638195
“Roasted Brussel Sprouts.” Brener, R. (March 3, 2011)
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2011/03/03/roasted-brussel-sprouts.NC_637540
“Indoor ribs.” Brener, R. (February 4, 2011)
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2011/02/04/indoor-ribs.NC_636286
“Red cabbage.” Brener, R. (January 28, 2011)
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/archives/2011/01/28/red-cabbage.NC_635956
“Let’s Cook: Pineapple Habanero Salsa.” Brener, R. (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.” Brener, R. (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.” Brener, R. (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.” Brener, R. (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.” Brener, R. (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.” Brener, R. (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.” Brener, R. (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.” Brener, R. (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.” Brener, R. (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.” Brener, R. (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.” Brener, R. (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
Know Your Foodways, “History of American Bar-B-Que,” Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte, NC. (September, 2024).
Know Your Foodways, “Cornbread – A True Southern Staple,” Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte, NC. (October, 2023).
Know Your Foodways, “Hanukkah,” Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte, NC. (December, 2022).
Sustainability and Me, “A Brief History of 21st Century Pesticides,” Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte, NC. (February, 2020).
Southeast Regional Food Safety Conference, “Specialized Processing Methods in the Food Service Industry,” FDA, Memphis, TN, United States. (October, 2019).
Know Your Foodways, “Cornbread – A True Southern Staple,” Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte, NC. (March, 2019).
Mecklenburg County: GetHooked on Food Safety, “Specialized Processing in Retail: A Guided Trip into the Art of Sous Vide,” Mecklenburg County Environmental Health Services, Charlotte, NC. (April, 2018).
Southeast Regional Retail Food Conference, “Specialized Processing Methods in the Food Service Industry,” National Association of City & County Health Officials, Wilmington, NC, United States. (October, 2017).
Association of Food & Drug Officials (AFDO) National Conference, “Current Industry Trends in Special Processes & Training,” AFDO, Pittsburgh, PA. (June, 2016).
North Carolina Regional Health Department Symposium, “Education Through Community Gardening,” F.E.L.C., Charleston, SC, United States. (March, 2010).
Lilly Conference – Evidence Based Teaching & Learning, “Education Through Community Gardening,” Greensboro, NC, United States. (2008).
(Exhibition). Specialized Processing in the Food Service Industry. Wilmington, NC, United States.