These questions, and many more, are answered in FOOD JOBS, a tasty, nourishing guide that is packed with profiles of fabulous (and funny) food jobs – everything from the conventional (chef, caterer, bed and breakfast owner to wedding cake designer, specialty food retailer, and food photographer), to the wow!-can-I-really-get-paid-for-that? (yacht chef, chewing gum taster, fortune cookie message writer). It is choc-o-bloc with stories from food industry celebrities, quotes, recommended books, web sites, information and advice to put you ahead of the competition. Bursting with real-life wisdom from those who’ve been there, FOOD JOBS describes which professional school to choose; what jobs are available and where and how to find them. It guides you to find the one that’s right for you!
“If you don’t ask for what you want, the chances of getting it are pretty close to zero.”
“I think that insisting on having a free-range chicken is like having a free-range boyfriend. You never know where he’s been.”
“If you’re thinking about changing jobs, the last person with whom you should consult is someone who loves you. They will not want to change anything.”
“There are three reasons for feeding the baby breast milk: it always comes at the right temperature, the cat can’t get at it, and it comes in attractive containers.”
“Change is the only constant in our lives.”
“Every great sandwich comes with a pickle.”
“Don’t make a commitment to anyone who orders sauce on the side.”
“Investing time in networking will make you richer than investing in the stock market.”
“The tension in a restaurant on a Saturday night is infinitely greater than in a hospital operating room.”
“A gut instinct is not a reliable economic indicator.”
“The definition of a good baby is that she sleeps all the time. This is not the definition of a good student.”
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