Jocelyn Wood

A proud native of West Chester, PA, Jocelyn Wood has built a remarkable culinary journey that began with her formal education at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College in Philadelphia, where she graduated in 1999. After earning her culinary degree, she had the unique opportunity to return to her alma mater to complete her BA in Culinary Arts while simultaneously working at the institution. Over her 15-year tenure at The Restaurant School, Jocelyn gained invaluable experience across various departments and collaborated with talented chefs, laying the foundation for her culinary expertise.

Her career has taken her across the globe, allowing her to refine her skills in cooking, management, and event planning. In 2014, she embraced a new challenge at The Westtown School, where she served as Catering Events Manager and later as Assistant Kitchen Manager. During her time on this beautiful campus, she cultivated a deeper understanding of sustainability and earned her Holistic Nutrition Certification, all while balancing her career and family life. She then worked as a Food Stylist at QVC Studio Park in West Chester, where her creativity and culinary skills were showcased on a national stage.

Currently, Jocelyn is the Executive Director of The Parish Hall Kitchen, a nonprofit organization who’s mission is to nourish bodies with food, empower individuals with skills and opportunity while giving them a sense of love, dignity and belonging. The main program helps combat the increasing levels of food  insecurity in the West Chester community with their Friday night supper program.

Outside of work, she is a dedicated mother to her two daughters, Teagan and Maeve, a loving partner to Mark, and the proud owner of a golden retriever named Jasper. Her journey is a testament to her passion for food, commitment to lifelong learning, and dedication to family and community.