Austin Scoles (he/him)
Instructor College of Food Innovation & Technology Department of Baking & Pastry Charlotte
Biography
Austin Scoles is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University, earning a M.S. in Hospitality Management and a B.S. in Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management. He holds the distinctions of Certified Master Baker, Certified Executive Pastry Chef, and World Certified Pastry Chef and is a member of Culinary Team USA 2028.
Scoles has extensive industry experience in private clubs, hotels, and resorts, including The Westmoor Club, Augusta National Golf Club, and Kalahari Resorts & Conventions. He returned to Johnson & Wales University’s Charlotte Campus in 2020 as an adjunct instructor and joined the College of Food Innovation & Technology as a full-time faculty member in 2023.
Passionate about pastry and education, Scoles enjoys mentoring students and encouraging them to participate in clubs, competitions, and professional organizations that support their personal growth and prepare them for successful careers.
Education
M.S., Johnson & Wales University
Hospitality Management
B.S., Johnson & Wales University
Food Service Management
AAS, Johnson & Wales University
Baking & Pastry Arts
World Certified Pastry Chef (2026-)
World Association of Chefs Societies
Certified Master Baker (CMB) (2024-)
Retail Bakers of America
ServSafe Food Safety (2025-2030)
ServSafe
CHIA – Certification Hotel Industry Analytics (2024-2029)
STR
Certified Executive Pastry Chef (CEPC) (2023-2028)
American Culinary Federation
Adult Mental Health First Aid (2024-2024)
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Academic Excellence
Johnson & Wales University
“Foodtastic Season 1 Episode 7.” Scoles, A. (December 15, 2021)
“Christmas Cookie Challenge Season 1 Episode 7.” Scoles, A. (December 18, 2017)
American Culinary Federation
Retail Bakers of America
Bread Bakers Guild of America
American Culinary Federation
Bread Bakers Guild of America
Retail Bakers of America
American Culinary Federation
Bread Bakers Guild of America
The Culinary World Cup, “(More Documents Needed) Restaurant of Nations,” World Association of Chef Societies, Luxembourg-Kirchberg, Luxembourg. (November 23, 2026).
The Culinary World Cup, “(More Documents Needed) Chefs Table,” World Association of Chef Societies, Luxembourg-Kirchberg, Luxembourg. (November 21, 2026).
SkillsUSA National Contest – Secondary, “SkillsUSA National Contest – Secondary,” SkillsUSA, Atlanta, GA, United States. (June 4, 2026).
SkillsUSA National Contest – Post Secondary, “SkillsUSA National Contest – Post Secondary,” SkillsUSA, Atlanta, GA, United States. (June 3, 2026).
Wake Tech Regional Competition, “American Culinary Federation Competition,” American Culinary Federation, Raleigh, NC, United States. (February 26, 2026).
Wake Tech Regional Competition, “American Culinary Federation Competition,” American Culinary Federation, Raleigh, NC, United States. (February 26, 2026).
WCCB TV, “Tasty Tuesday – Healthy Energy Bites,” WCCB Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, United States. (February 24, 2026).
WCCB TV, “Tasty Tuesday – Whole Grain Cranberry & Orange Scones,” WCCB Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, United States. (February 17, 2026).
SkillsUSA National Contest – Secondary, “SkillsUSA National Contest – Secondary,” SkillsUSA, Atlanta, GA, United States. (June 26, 2025).
SkillsUSA National Contest – Post Secondary, “SkillsUSA National Contest – Post Secondary,” SkillsUSA, Atlanta, GA, United States. (June 25, 2025).
FCCLA State Contest – Secondary, “FCCLA State Contest – Secondary,” FCCLA – Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Charlotte, NC, United States. (February 28, 2025).
FCCLA State Contest – Secondary, “FCCLA State Contest – Secondary,” FCCLA – Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Charlotte, NC, United States. (February 16, 2024).