Careers in Food and Nutrition

Objective: Students will investigate career paths in area of Food and Nutrition.

Directions: Select two of the following careers that best fit your personality, interests, educational goals and work ethic. Answer the following questions about each career. Then write a summarizing paragraph about your findings.

Below is a list of related Food and Nutrition careers that you will research in the library. As you complete your search for careers, you will find information on related careers not listed. Add the careers to the list.

Advertising Specialist / organizes advertising for print media, coordinates advertising promotions, and is familiar with the food industry.
Baker / a person who bakes and uses foods such as breads and cakes.
Bus Boy/Bus Girl / a waitress or waiter's helper in a restaurant, usually in the cleanup of a table.
Butcher / a person who slaughters or dresses animals for food; also a dealer in meat.
Caterer / a person who provides food and service, for example at large parties or wedding receptions.
Dietitian / a person who coordinates, plans, and conducts programs to educate patients about nutrition and administers medical nutrition therapy. Dietitians also may oversee a food service operation.
Dishwasher / a person who rinses, loads, and operates a dishwasher in a food service kitchen.
Extension Educator / a person who works in the county educating the public on a variety of issues and topics.
FACS Teacher / a person who works in a Jr. High or High School and educates students on general food preparation and preservation, general nutrition, and life skills such as cleaning and organization.
Farmer / a person who operates a farm, including raising livestock, planting, and harvesting land.
Food Broker / a person who buys or sells food for food manufacturing companies.
Food Demonstrator / a person who demonstrates the preparation of a recipe. Demonstrators may work in a kitchen store, TV stations, or restaurants
Food Photojournalist / a person who writes about food, recipes, or techniques using photographs as the main story, with small captions underneath.
Food Processing Worker / a person who works in a food processing plant that has a specific role in creating the finished food product.
Food Salesman / a person who markets, represents, and promotes the sale of certain food products for a specific food manufacturing company.
Food Scientist / applies scientific and engineering principles in research, development, product technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and utilization of food.
Food Technologist / applies science and engineering to the manufacturing process of food development.
Grocery Store Manager / oversees all grocery store employees, advertising, marketing, and purchases.
Health Inspector / a health department worker who is responsible for inspecting restaurants and cafeterias. They assign a rating for the public to view after each inspection.
Hospital Food Service / a person who works in a hospital kitchen preparing and serving food to patients, workers, and guests.
Host/Hostess / a person who greets and then seats individuals as they enter a restaurant.
Nutrition Aide / a person who works in a nutrition or dietary department and completes a variety of tasks. These tasks may include delivering trays to patients in a hospital or serving food in a cafeteria.
Nutritionist / a person who conducts programs on nutrition; often works in wellness or weight loss clinics.
Public Relations / a person who works in the marketing and representation of food products to the general public.
Researcher / a person who researches and investigates proposed methods and new discoveries.
School Lunch Server / Serves food to youth in a school cafeteria.
Statistician / a person who works with the supply and demand of food. Statisticians interpret data to determine percentages.
Test Kitchen Manager / a person that manages the employees and work performed in a test kitchen. Test kitchen workers research and develop new food ingredients and products.
Waiter/Waitress / a person who waits on tables in a restaurant, serving food and drinks.

Other related careers found:

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Answers to each career = 20 points x 2= 40 points Summary=10 points

Career Choice #1:______

PLEASE USE COMPLETE SENTENCES

  1. Why did you choose this career?
  1. Describe the nature of work related to this career choice.
  1. Explain the working conditions.
  1. List the necessary education, training, or qualifications necessary for this job.
  1. List the average wages for this chosen career.
  1. Describe employment outlook for this career.

Career Choice #2______

PLEASE USE COMPLETE SENTENCES

  1. Why did you choose this career?
  1. Describe the nature of work related to this career choice.
  1. Explain the working conditions.
  1. List the necessary education, training, or qualifications necessary for this job.
  1. List the average wages for this chosen career.
  1. Describe employment outlook for this career.

SUMMARY: Which career is a better match for you? Explain your answer in details.