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ServerWork your way up from a:
- Dishwasher - Busser - Hostess Career Description Food and beverage servers are responsible for taking food and beverages orders and serving them to customers. The setting of their work can range from restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs, banquet halls, etc. Qualifications: - On the job experience - Serving it Right - Foodsafe 1 |
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Marketers/Restaurant PublicistWork your way up from a:
- Dishwasher - Busser - Hostess Career Description Marketers/restaurant publicist are tasked with the promotion of the restaurant and handling of public relations. It also involves organizing, direct and evaluate activities of the restaurant. This could include overseeing a good social media presence/website and improving the establishment's business plans. Qualifications: - University degree in public relations or communication - Experience in advertising, public relations, sales or communications - Food Safe Level 2 |
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Restaurant Manager- Work your way up from a:
- Dishwasher - Busser - Hostess Career Description Restaurant/food service managers oversee and direct activities in restaurants, bars, cafetarias and other services. They plan menus, set prices, market their management and hire, train and supervise staff. Qualifications: - College diploma on hospitality or food and beverage service management
- Bachelor's degree in restaurant and institutional food service management may be needed - Food safe level and 2. In-House Career Advancement Programs: - Denny's - Starbucks - McDonalds - Cactus Club Cafe |
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ChefWork your way up from a:
- Line Cook - Baker Career Description Chefs plan, prepare and cook meals and specialty foods. The head chef is generally tasked with designing the menu and ensuring the quality is up to standard. Chef positions include the executive chef, sous-chef and specialist chef. Qualifications: - Completion of secondary school - On the job experience - Formal chef training (cook's trade certification)
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Food EntrepreneurWork your way up from a:
- Line Cook - Baker Career Description Food business owner that develops a strong product, business plan, assess viability, manages finances, creates networks, promotes own product and develops a business team. Qualifications: - Business school background is helpful, but not necessary - Must have a good idea/product to begin project/business with - Food Service Careers (Adult Special Education) Certificate - Food safe level and 2 |
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CateringWork your way up from a:
- Line Cook - Baker Career Description Plan meals and purchase, prepare, cook and transport the food it in large amounts for events, such as, parties, galas, etc. Qualifications: - Experience in restaurants required or experience through community college or trade school (2-4 year degrees) are also possible. - Food safe level and 2 |
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Produce Buyer/Purchasing AgentsWork your way up from a:
- Forager - Farm Worker - Produce Stocker Career Description This career involves managing the sourcing strategy, negotiating raw product contracts, engaging new suppliers, managing volume needs and ensuring the products are of the right quality for restaurant chains, grocery stores, food service providers or food production companies. Qualifications - Food industry experience is required - Bachelor’s degree in agriculture business, marketing, supply chain management, horticulture, or other business related field |
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ForagerWork your way up from a:
- Farm Worker - Produce Stocker Career Description Food sourcing and ensuring that a restaurant or store receives the freshest produce. This career involves going to farmer’s markets, butchers and cheese shops. Some foragers go directly forests and other environments to get the produce fresh. Qualifications - Higher education not necessary - Knowledge of the local food system important - Learn through connections and experience -Mentors and Courses recommended -Intro Guide: Guide to Foraging and Better Harvesting Methods |
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Holistic Health CoachWork your way up from a:
- Personal Trainer - Supplement Stocker - Supplement Salesman Career Description This career Involves integrating physical activities, discussions and natural therapies, such as health foods, herbal supplements and wellness regimens (e.g. yoga, meditation, etc.) into their practices. They play a role in developing people mentally, spiritually and physically. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required - Graduate degree may also be necessary - Holistic health post-grad program is recommended to obtain a license and professional certification. |
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Dietitian/NutritionistWork your way up from a
- Dietitian's assistant Career Description Plan, oversee and implement nutrition and food service programs. They provide nutritional counseling, prevent or treat poor nutrition. They also develop, manage and supervise nutrition and food preparation and service programs in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, company cafeterias and other similar settings. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree: BA in Food, Health and Nutrition (4 years) |
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Customer Service RepresentativeWork your way up from a:
- Cashier Career description Responsible for handling inquiries, complaints, returns, exchanges and a host of other duties. They attempt to resolve any issues involving the customer and/or the company. They are intended to maintain the company's reputation and ensure customer satisfaction. Qualifications - On the job experience - Job training programs within company |
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DispatcherWork your way up from a:
- Delivery Driver Career Description Involves directing, managing and adjusting driver's routes and schedules. Responsible for answering incoming calls from drivers or others. They also manage food stocks, build relations with carriers and update departure and arrival times. Qualifications - Learners Driver's License BC or Novice Driver's License BC - Computer and Data Entry Skills - Job Experience - Job training programs within company |
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Logistics/Inventory/ Supply-Chain ManagerWork your way up from a:
- Warehouse worker Career Description Supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who operate processing machines, and package or grade food, beverage and associated products. They set up work schedules, activities, order materials and supplies as well as train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies. Qualifications - Completion of secondary school - Several years of experience working in the processing/warehouse industry is required
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