Exploring food careers
Food-related jobs range from preparing restaurant meals to designing food programs to working at a farm. Some food-related careers include food stylist, fast food cook, institutional nutrition consultant, and dairy helper. Individuals interested in a food-related career may find employment opportunities at food magazines, dairy farms, beverage companies and community hospital settings.
Food Stylist
A food stylist helps food appear picture-perfect. Food photography appears in traditional cookbooks, websites, and food magazines. According to a July 2010 report conducted by CulinarySchools.com, some food stylists complete culinary school and spend time working with more experienced food professionals. Some work environments include food companies, video production companies and food magazines. Food stylists can work as employees or become independent contractors. As of 2010, the Culinary Schools reports established food stylists can earn daily rates between $450.00 and $850.00.
Fast Food Cook
A fast food cook receives an order from a food server, prepares the meal and informs the server once the food is cooked. The cook prepares a range of food orders. Employers offer fast food cooks on-the-job training, including training in food safety. These professionals can sometimes work irregular hours. A July 2010 Simply Hired report shows a fast food cook earns an average annual salary of $27,000.
Institutional Nutrition Consultant
An institutional nutrition consultant meets and develops food programs with management, such as community hospital managers. It can include nutrition educational programs for food service workers or the creation of food brochures. According a July 2010 report on Career Builder Salary, an institutional nutrition consultant works with builders when designing food service units. These professionals complete undergraduate or graduate degrees in nutrition and must pass a state-approved dietitian examination. As of 2010, Career Builder Salary shows an institutional nutrition consultant earns an average annual salary of $50,259.
Dairy Helper
A dairy helper performs entry-level duties at a dairy farm. The helper cleans bottles or cartoons, checks dairy products for damage and assists farmers when measuring dairy products. A July 2010 Career Builder report shows experienced dairy helpers operate farm equipment and work with dairy farmers or managers. These professionals receive on-the-job training after completing a high school or general equivalency diploma. Dairy helpers should enjoy working with animals. As of 2010, Career Builder Salary shows a dairy helper earns an average annual income of $24,150.
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