Foods & Nutrition Careers

1. DIETICIAN WEIGHT-LOSS COUNSELOR FOOD STYLIST NUTRITIONIST COOKBOOK AUTHOR Foods & Nutrition Careers PASTRY CHEF FACS TEACHER CATERER FITNESS TRAINER KITCHEN DESIGNER RESTAURANT MANAGER Presentation prepared byAlice F. MullisMarch 2011

2. Agricultural ManagerWorks with farmers and ranchers to manage daily activities of livestock and crop farms, nurseries, greenhouses and fish hatcheries.

3. Agricultural ScientistResearch and apply sciences of foods, plants, soil and animal production. Their work helps to ensure an adequate, safe food supply.

4. BakerMixes ingredients for baking breads, pastry and other baked goods. They work in grocery and speciality stores and for large food producers.

5. Banquet ManagerPlan and supervise food for large events, such as conventions and wedding receptions. They also manage the meal service and table settings.

6. Cafeteria CookMost schools have cafeterias. Kitchen safety is essential for cafeteria cooks, who prepare large quantities of nutritious meals for students.

7. CatererPlan, prepare and serve appealing menus for many different types of events. They work with their clients to develop menu plans while considering budget, equipment and time.

8. ChefUse food and nutrition science, culinary skills and management ability to provide appealing, healthful food. They work in many places, including restaurants, hospitals and even for individuals.

9. Community Health NurseHelp people follow treatments and special food plans prescribed by a doctor. They also assist patients and their families.

10. Consultant DietitianWork with healthcare facilities, in private practice and with some professional and amateur athletes. They plan eating strategies to match their clients’ goals and lifestyles.

11. Cookbook AuthorCreate or gather recipes, test them and prepare manuscripts for cookbooks. They also write about food and often plan and sometimes shoot the photos or graphics.

12. DietitianRegistered dietitians use up-to-date scienctific information to help promote healthful eating habits and healthy living. They also suggest ways for people to improve their health.

13. FACS TeacherTeach life skills, including wellness skills. They plan and teach lessons and work with students, parents and school administrators. Career and Technical Education Teachers (CTE) or Career-Technology Teachers

14. Fitness TrainersHelp clients set and meet goals. They develop workout plans for personal fitness levels and health needs. They are fitness role models and expert fitness teachers.

15. Food and Nutrition WriterWrite for magazines, newspapers Web sites and other media. They conduct research, do interviews and attend events to gather information.

16. Food EditorCombine writing skills with culinary knowledge. They may edit cookbooks, or work for magazines, newspapers and other media.

17. Food HistorianResearch, analyze and interpret information about what people ate in the past. They also study how people produced, gathered and prepared their food.

18. Food PhotographerTake food pictures for all kinds of media. They apply art and photographic skills ot make food look delicious.

19. Food Processing OccupationsTurn raw foods into food products you can buy. Dairy processors, butchers and cheese makers are among those who work in food processing.

20. Food ScientistDevelop and test foods for qualities such as flavor, nutrition, safety and convenience. Food science uses many concepts from many different scientific fields including microbiology, chemical engineering and biochemistry.

21. Food Service ManagerWork in schools, hospitals and other public places. They manage staff and resources for safety, cost and high-quality food service.

22. Food TechnologistApply food science to produce and distribute safe, nourishing and wholesome food. Some specialize in certain products, such as soy.

23. Grocery Store WorkerStock shelves and help customers. Other jobs in grocery stores include butchers, bakers, checkout clerks and produce and dairy managers.

24. Kitchen DesignerCreate functional and visually appealing kitchens. The select cabinets, work areas, appliances, flooring, ventilation and lighting.

25. Party PlannersHandle parties, weddings and other events. They develop detailed work plans and schedules to efficiently direct their teams.

26. Pastry ChefHave special skills for making cakes, pastries, frozen desserts and other sweet foods. Their artistic abilities are important for decorating desserts.

27. Product DemonstratorCreate consumer interest in products, such as microwave ovens. They can help people make educated choices.

28. Public Health EducatorDirect community programs in health education, wellness and disease prevention. They need strong people skills and a batchelor’s degree.

29. Recipe DeveloperCreate or adapt recipes for cookbooks, media, restaurants and the food industry. They write the recipe, then prepare it many times for the desired results.

30. Restaurant ManagerMay run a sandwich or pizza place or a full-service restaurant. They coordinate all actitivies in a restaurant.

31. Restaurant ServerTake customers’ orders, serve food, answer questions and prepare restaurant bills. Skilled servers know about food.

32. Restaurant-Supply SalespersonSell equipment and supplies to restaurants, catering businesses and food producers. They take orders on site or off-site, train employees to use equipment and resolve problems.

33. Social & Human Services AssistantUnderstand community services. They may administer services such as food banks and help people get assistance.

34. Weight-Loss CounselorHelp people reach healty weight. Their level of medical training determines the type of care and support they can give.

35. Find your future! Each year new people are needed to filljobs in the fields of:FOOD SERVICE GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE

36. OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The Handbook is revised every two years.

37. OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK • For hundreds of different types of jobs—such as teacher, lawyer, and nurse—the Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you: • the training and education needed • earnings • expected job prospects • what workers do on the job • working conditions http://www.bls.gov/oco/

38. The Occupational Outlook Handbookdescribes: • Nature of Work • This section describes the typical tasks and • responsibilities of workers. • Training, Other Qualifications & Advancement • Typical paths to entry and advancement are • explained in this section. • Employment • This section reports the number of jobs in 2008, • and key industries in which those jobs were found.

39. Occupational Outlook Handbook…….. • Job Outlook • Here, each occupation's projected employment • change over the next decade is covered, as well as • the various factors expected to affect employment • trends. • Earnings • This section discusses typical earnings and how • workers are compensated.

40. Occupational Outlook Handbook…... • Related Occupations • Occupations involving similar duties, skills • education and training are discussed in this • section. • Sources of Additional Information • In this section, the Handbook lists the mailing • addresses of associations, government agencies, • unions, and other organizations that can provide • occupational information.

41. Ways to use the Occupational Outlook Handbook site: • To find out about a specific occupation or topic, • use the Search box that is on every page—enter • your search term in the box. • To find out about many occupations, browse • through listings using the Occupations links that • are on the left side of each page. • For a listing of all occupations in alphabetical • order, go to the A-Z Index and select a letter.

44. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Education, Communication & Governmental Services Agricultural & Forestry Production 11% 15% 47% 27% Management & Business Science & Engineering

45. Food research is expected to increase because of heightened public awareness of: • diet • health • food safety • biosecurity (preventing the introduction of infectious agents into herds of animals)

46. Expect more than 14,600 annual job openings in science and related professional specialties. Successful candidates for positions as scientists or engineers should have strong skills in basic and applied sciences,technology,engineeringand mathematics(STEM) disciplines.

47. JOB MARKET FACTORS for the Future • Macroeconomic conditions and retirements • Consumer preferences for nutritious andsafe foods • Food, energy and environment public policy choices • Global market shifts in population, income and energy

48. DIET & NUTRITION • Americans have become more aware of what they eat, and how it might affect their health. • Concerns about the safety of the food supply are on the rise, and increasing nutritional awareness has led to an increase in vegetarian, organic, and health-food options in supermarkets.

49. Why worry about NUTRITION? • Obesity rates in America have tripled • Diabetes rates are increasing • Food portions are two to five times bigger • Calorie consumption is up 31 percent • 56 percent more fats and oils and 14 percent more sugars and sweeteners are consumed • 1/3 of adults in the United Stated have high blood pressure • Healthcare costs are rising

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