Transcript Careers in food and nutrition powerpoint

8.05 Discuss Career Opportunities in the Food Industry
 Waiters and waitresses
 Dishwashers
 Buspersons
 Hosts and hostesses
 Cafeteria attendants
 Good math skills
 Ability to stay calm under pressure
 Ability to work well and get along with others
 Willingness to learn more about food and preparation
 Farm laborers
 Food canning worker
 Stock clerks
 Cashiers
 Baggers
 Deli 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.