A. Food Careers
1. Food Photography
2. Food Journalism
cookbook author
magazine editor
newspaper columnist
restaurant critic
web page author
TV Producer/Director
3. Food Styling/Food Stylist
4. Wine Consultant/Wine Steward/Sommelier
5. New Product Taster
6. Chef
7. Banquet Manager
8. Caterer
9. Produce Manager
10. Test Kitchen Home Economist
11. Package Designer
12. Restaurant Designer
13. Butcher
14. Baker
15. Restaurant Manager
16. Educator
17. Registered Dietitian
B. Education
To Become A Professional Chef: A Career Resource Guide
1. Secondary Schools
a. Johnson & Wales
College of Culinary Arts
Hospitality College
b. Paul Smith's College
A New York State school offering two and four year degrees in culinary, hotel and restaurant hospitality.
c. Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
Explore thele Cordon Bleu Pastry Arts and Culinary Arts Program or the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management.
d. SUNY Alfred State College
Culinary Arts (AOS)
Culinary Arts: Baking Production and Management (AOS)
e. SUNY Cobleskill
Culinary Arts Hospitality and Tourism
f. SUNY Mohawk Valley Community College
Hospitality Programs
The Hospitality Program offers opportunities in Chef Training, Food Service, Hotel Technology: Front Office Technology, Hotel Technology: Meeting Services Management, Restaurant Management.
g. SUNY Morrisville
Follow the links at the bottom of the page for the following programs of study.
Dietetic Technician (A.A.S.)
Food Service Administration (A.A.S.)
Restaurant Management (A.A.S.)
Sports Nutrition & Fitness Management (A.S.)
Travel and Tourism and Hospitality Management (A.A.S.)
h. The Culinary Institute of America (CIA)

C. Qualities Employers Look for in Employees
1. Dependable
2. Team Player
3. Willing to Learn
4. Accurate
5. Clean and Well Groomed
6. Polite
D. Advantages and Disadvantages of Working in the Food Industry
1. Advantages
a. work is plentiful in many locations
b. wages and benefits are improving
b. part time jobs are available
d. the need for employees is increasing
e. promotions come with experience and education
2. Disadvantages
a. must be able to work well under pressure
b. scheduling usually includes working nights, weekends and holidays
c. entry level jobs don't pay well