Well, food is the basic necessity for one’s survival. However, building a career on food is something not many think about. Doing throughout the day, what you love, makes one’s job much more pleasurable.
So, here are three of the most unique career options for a foodie in 2018!
1. Culinary Librarian :
If you love to read and are a foodie and you are confused which career will offer you the perfect blend, then this might be the most suitable job for you.
To be a Culinary Librarian, you need to have an advanced degree, preferably a Master’s in Library Science. Work experience in smaller libraries before filling up a place at a culinary institute is appreciated in the industry.
Sara Medlicott, culinary librarian for the International Culinary Center, New York, had worked at Rikers Island, the prison, for four years before shifting to Queens Public Library and finally to ICC, New York. (https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/dream-jobs-the-19-coolest-careers-in-food#)
So, to make a mark as a Librarian of food, you need to consume a lot of food media. As more and more people are finding food and cooking interesting, this is an emerging field, with a lot of opportunities in store!
2. Food Broker :
If you have a Business Degree and are afraid to get into the Industry, then this might be a choice for you if you enjoy negotiating and have unique business and managerial skills!
Specifically, a Food Broker needs a degree in Business and Marketing for better performance at work. You might need to start working as assistants or sales representatives but that is just the beginning.
Besides good negotiation and strong communication skills, if you have a good strategy and planning you might end up earning hefty commissions. Keeping account of the sales numbers and margins you need to hit and tracking the number of hours you need to invest will help you in the long run.
Mastering the following skills might make you stand out from the rest:
· Critical Thinking Abilities
· Active Listening skills
· Experience in Negotiation
· Mathematics and Budgeting Skills
· Good knowledge of Statistics
3. Food Photographer
With your knack for photography, you can still dive into the Food Industry by being a Food Photographer. The advantage of Food Photography over other professions is the freedom you get as your work hours are not fixed.
The opportunities in the field are vast as be it the best restaurant in town or a small place trying to grow its business, all need a good photograph of their dishes to attract customers. Thus, it is one of those professions which are evergreen and will not die in the near future!
Being persistent and finding small gigs nearby will help build a good portfolio. Having a good social profile will work as an add on.
So, get out there, in front of people and start building skills so that you find the best suited job for you or if this blog helped you find what you want to do, then start pursuing it as early as possible!
-Richik Chanda (1801139)
-Richik Chanda (1801139)
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