David S Petrone
Associate Instructor College of Food Innovation & Technology Department of Culinary Arts Providence
Biography
Chef David Petrone joined the faculty of his alma mater at Johnson & Wales University in 1994 as an instructor. Promoted to Associate Instructor in 1997. Petrone received his Associate of Science in Culinary Arts and his Bachelor’s of Science in Food Service Management from Johnson & Wales Collage. He was awarded the College’s peer selected Most Valuable Player Award in 2005 and won the College’s Outstanding Service Award twice. Chef Petrone has also received the 2011 Parents’ Association Faculty Recognition Award and the 2012 Dean’s Award for Professional Development.
Chef Petrone is now a Certified Food Service Executive and has put this title to the test. Besides his teaching duties at JWU, Chef Petrone serves as a consultant for all types of food service establishments. He served as Executive Chef at the Landfall Restaurant in Woods Hole, MA where he was responsible for all aspects of the kitchen and management. He has also owned Water Street Café LLC in Woods Hole, MA, D and P Catering, Inc. in Falmouth, MA, and Bay Front Restaurant in Hyannis, MA. From 1989-1992, Chef Petrone and D & P Catering, Inc. expanded and ran a sister business, The Kitchen Magician in Mashpee, for three years.
Chef Petrone has just completed his 35th year at JWU as an Associate instructor. He continues to do consulting work with his time away from the University.
Education
BS, Johnson & Wales Collage
Culinary Arts, Food Service Management
Fish Certification
Foley School of Fish
Certified Foodservice Professional
National Registry Food Safety Professionals
Adult Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for MENTAL WELLBEING
Certified Food Manager (CFM)
State of RI and Providence Plantations Department of Health
Certified Food Manager (CFM)
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
MVP Mentor – Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales
Senior Toast
Johnson & Wales University
Senior Toast
Johnson & Wales University
International Les Amis d ‘Escoffier Society Inc.
MVP Mentor – Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Senior Toast
Johnson & Wales University Senior Class
Lifetime Achievement Award
Rhode Island Chapter American Culinary Federation
The Dean’s Award for Professional Achievement
JWU
The Parent Association Teacher of the Year
JWU
Most Valuable Player
JWU College of Culinary Arts
Recognition Award Unsung Hero
The Governor of the State of Rhode Island
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
Outstanding Service Award
JWU College of Culinary Arts
Outstanding Service Award
JWU College of Culinary Arts
Les Amis d’ Escoffier Society of New England
Internatinal Food Service Executive Association
American Culinary Association
CUL FSM 3215, “Fixtures, Furniture and Equipment (FFE),” Providence, RI, United States. (October 27, 2025).
JWU CFIT Symposium 2025, “Wicked Good Raw Bar,” Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI, United States. (February 21, 2025).
ACF RI. Monthly Meeting, “Seafood Demo (Fin Fish),” Chariho Career & Technical Center, Wood River Junction, RI, United States. (October 7, 2024).