According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the prospects for prospective chefs and head cooks are literally boiling over! This trend is also supported by the following figures from the BLS:
In the past, career options for culinary majors were limited to traditional roles such as chef, baker, sous chef, barista, restaurant manager, server etc. Culinary professionals also had the option to become entrepreneurs and open their own restaurants and bakeries.
However, according to an article on The Balance Careers, the culinary industry is currently filled with several new unique career options that are in need of job applicants. Five of those positions include:
Presently, there are over 8,000 farmers’ markets in the U.S. that are meeting the publics’ demand for healthy, local, and sustainable food products.
These professionals create rules that govern food-oriented networks and offer free advice to new food businesses. They also deal with issues such as public health and safety, and the rights of workers in the food industry.
Food stylists focus on the appearance of food and determine its aesthetic appeal for commercial purposes for restaurants, grocery stores, and photo shoots.
Holistic health coaches help their clients plan more nutritional meals that will meet both their diet and lifestyle needs. Some of the factors that determine their recommendation are the clients lifestyle, career and level of physical fitness
These professionals use their experience in the culinary industry to advise people in the hospitality industry. They make suggestions in regard to hiring architects, interior designers, lighting designers and anyone else that is needed to take a food service-oriented business from concept to reality.
Students who enroll in Hocking College’s culinary arts program will learn the following essential skills:
To find out more about how Hocking College’s Culinary Arts program, contact Culinary Arts Program Manager Susanna Krutsch directly at krutschs@hocking.edu.