Benjamin Wood

Benjamin Wood

Kitchen Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Proud Father motivated to further my development in all aspects of cooking/baking to be well-rounded and an invaluable asset to any restaurant while spending free time with my daughters Elizabeth and Kalila

  • Education

    • Johnson & Wales University

      2014 - 2016
      Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Restaurant/Food Services Management

      Activities and Societies: Helped Create Professional Garden for Johnson & Wales Concentration in Sustainability and Wellness

    • Johnson & Wales University

      2012 - 2014
      Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) Culinary Arts/Chef Training

      Activities and Societies: JWU COOP JWU Anime Club JWU Coffee Club Anita Stroud Foundation Volunteer

  • Experience

    • Roger's Bistro

      Jun 2012 - Sept 2016
      Kitchen Manager

      Managed food utilization, kitchen staff, service expedition, menu specials, and organized food storage

    • Double Tree Hotel, Charlotte

      Sept 2014 - Dec 2014
      Internship
    • Queen City Catering Company

      Sept 2015 - Jan 2017
      Event team

      Prepping food for large events, driving to the event, setting up food for service and stations, serving the food.

    • Wooden Vine LLC

      Jan 2017 - May 2018
      Executive Chef
    • Amélie’s French Bakery & Cafe

      May 2018 - Dec 2018
      Pastry Cook
    • Tazza Kitchen

      Jan 2019 - Jul 2019
      Line Cook
    • Terra Restaurant

      Jul 2019 - Mar 2020
      Garde Manger/Desserts/Woodfire Pizza
    • Bricks and Stones Pizza Co.

      Apr 2020 - Jul 2020
      Pizza Chef
    • Di Vino Rosso

      Nov 2020 - Mar 2021
      Garde Manger
    • Chophouse of Chapin

      Apr 2021 - Sept 2021
      Line Cook
    • Smoked restaurant

      Sept 2021 - Feb 2022
      Line Cook
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Serve Safe

      National Restaurant Association
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Animal Care Associate

      Issued by Humane Society of Charlotte on Oct 2017
      Humane Society of CharlotteAssociated with Benjamin Wood
    • Tutor for kids at after school care (Anita Stroud Foundation)

      Issued by Anita Stroud Foundation on Sept 2013
      Anita Stroud FoundationAssociated with Benjamin Wood