8.05 Discuss Career Opportunities in the Food Industry

Waiters and waitressesDishwashersBuspersonsHosts and hostessesCafeteria attendants

Good math skillsAbility to stay calm under pressureAbility to work well and get along with othersWillingness to learn more about food and

preparation

Farm laborersFood canning workerStock clerksCashiersBaggersDeli clerks

Food-processing Industry - Companies in the food processing industry take raw agricultural products (such as grains) and turn them into the food products that we eat everyday (like bread and cereal).

Managers – Usually experienced and may have college degree requirements

Inventory = the amount of each product that is in stock at any one time

Store owners need to know the precise number of items on their shelves and storage areas in order to place orders or control losses

Apprentice = an employee who studies a position under the supervision of a senior worker for a period of time in order to learn the trade

They make sure that the taste, texture, and appearance of products meet plant standards, or they monitor the safety and cleanliness of food processing plants

Dietitians - is an expert in food and nutrition (Registered Dietitian)

Nutritionists - A 'nutritionist' is a person who advises people on matters of nutrition

Dietitians and nutritionists plan food and nutrition programs, supervise meal preparation, and oversee the serving of meals. They prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and recommending dietary modifications.

Requires a college degree and additional certifications

Food Scientist -Food scientists work in the food processing industry. Educated in nutrition, biology, and chemistry, food scientists use their knowledge to improve methods of processing, canning, freezing, storing, packaging, and distributing food

Agronomists - involved with many issues including producing food, creating healthier food, managing environmental impact of agriculture, and creating energy from plants.