Food Careers

Food Buyer

Negotiate to obtain the best prices and quality of food goods.

https://www.ndsu.edu/programs/undergraduate/food-science

https://www.sdstate.edu/programs/undergraduate/food-science-bs

Video

Watch this video to learn a little more about being a food buyer.

Handout

Review this handout and choose one activity to complete to learn more about a food buyer.

Flavor Chemist

Develop new flavors using natural and synthetic flavor chemicals for food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals.

https://www.ndsu.edu/programs/undergraduate/food-science

https://www.sdstate.edu/programs/undergraduate/food-science-bs

Video

Watch this video to learn a little more about being a flavor chemist.

Handout

Review this handout and choose one activity to complete to learn more about a flavor chemist.

Butcher

Cut and trim larger portions of meat into steaks, chops, and other cuts of meat.

https://www.ndsu.edu/programs/undergraduate/animal-science

https://www.sdstate.edu/programs/undergraduate/animal-science-bs-science-specialization

Video

Watch this video to learn a little more about being a butcher.

Handout

Review this handout and choose one activity to complete to learn more about a butcher.

Food Stylist

Design, prepare, and style food for photography or on-air demonstrations.

https://www.ndsu.edu/programs/undergraduate/nutrition-science

https://www.sdstate.edu/programs/undergraduate/nutrition-dietetics-bs

Video

Watch this video to learn a little more about being a food stylist.

Handout

Review this handout and choose one activity to complete to learn more about a food stylist.

Restaurant Worker

Take orders and serve meals in a restaurant.

https://www.ndsu.edu/programs/undergraduate/nutrition-science https://www.sdstate.edu/programs/undergraduate/nutrition-dietetics-bs

Video

Watch this video to learn a little more about being a restaurant worker.

Handout

Review this handout and choose one activity to complete to learn more about a restaurant worker.

Chef

Prepare meals and create menus in a restaurant or other private setting.

https://ndscs.edu/culinary/

https://www.mitchelltech.edu/programs/culinary-academy/

Video

Watch this video to learn a little more about being a chef.

Handout

Review this handout and choose one activity to complete to learn more about a career as a chef.

Dietary Aide

Assist dietitians, prepare and serve meals in healthcare facilities.

https://www.ndsu.edu/programs/undergraduate/nutrition-science

https://www.sdstate.edu/programs/undergraduate/nutrition-dietetics-bs

Video

Watch this video to learn a little more about being a dietary aide.

Handout

Review this handout and choose one activity to complete to learn more about a career as a dietary aide.

Dietitian

Assess nutritional needs and develop a health plan for patients.

https://www.ndsu.edu/programs/undergraduate/nutrition-science

https://www.sdstate.edu/programs/undergraduate/nutrition-dietetics-bs

Video

Watch this video to learn a little bit more about being a dietitian.

Handout

Review this handout and choose one activity to complete to learn more about a career as a dietitian.

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