Ten Jobs for Foodies

10 Food-Related Jobs

By Amy Brantley, published Jul 31, 2007
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Many people think that being a foodie just involves cooking and enjoying food, but the fact is you can make a living being a foodie. There are several jobs that are food-related and I don't just mean fast food. These are jobs where foodies can truly express their passion for food. Here are ten jobs that any foodie would love.

Ten Jobs for Foodies #1: Personal Chef


Working in food service can be hectic, but working as a personal chef is a job that most foodies would love. As a personal chef, you mostly prepare meals for one family. This is a job that hardly seems like work because many times you become close to the family you are cooking for. This means that it's like cooking for close friends, rather than customers.

Ten Jobs for Foodies #2: Restaurant Critic

A foodie's dream job would have to be working as a restaurant critic. Being able to try new restaurants and write reviews is something that many foodies would do for free. Being paid to do such work seems unbelievable. The only downside to this job is remembering to keep a low profile so that you don't get special treatment when you visit a restaurant. This ensures that you are able to write an honest review.

Ten Jobs for Foodies #3: Cookbook Author

Another fun job for foodies is being a cookbook author. While, it may take a while to make a living from writing cookbooks, this is a job that can be very rewarding. If you're a creative foodie, and love making up new recipes, this may be the job for you.

Ten Jobs for Foodies #4: Culinary Arts Instructor

If you like to share your passion of cooking with others, this is the job for you. As a culinary arts instructor you will be able to teach people the ins and outs of cooking. You can choose to teach classes that are part of a college degree or you can also teach classes to the public.

Ten Jobs for Foodies #5: Gourmet Foods Buyer

Put your skills to good use.

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Takeaways
  • Personal Chef
  • Restaurant Critic
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Did You Know?
The company taste tester for the Edy's / Dreyers Company has his tongue insured for $1 million.
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Great list and some ability to get into them. Amazing how our society is evolving and opportunities arise. Thanks for sharing.

Posted on 09/23/2007 at 11:09:00 AM

 
These ideas sound so fun. I wouldn't mind being a food tester! Sophie

Posted on 08/01/2007 at 12:08:00 PM

 
Dream jobs for sure!

Posted on 08/01/2007 at 12:08:00 PM

 
great read

Posted on 08/01/2007 at 4:08:00 AM

 
talk about great fodder for my daydreams. . . cool article, amy.

Posted on 07/31/2007 at 11:07:00 PM

 
They all sound fun.

Posted on 07/31/2007 at 8:07:00 PM

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