https://www.planitplus.net/JobProfiles/View/445/121

Home Economics Teacher

– see the above link for more information on this career path

 

https://www.planitplus.net/CareerAreas/View/15

Perhaps you are interested in going into the food, drink or leisure industries? Or Tourism?

You might work for:

• hotels
• restaurants, pubs or clubs
• holiday parks or centres
• cinemas
• leisure complexes
• travel agencies
• tour operators
• visitor attractions
• tourist boards and information centres.

What about a Food Scientist?

https://www.planitplus.net/JobProfiles/View/380

Or a Professional Chef?

https://www.planitplus.net/JobProfiles/View/261/58

To be a Chef….

• You do not need formal qualifications but a good general education is useful.
• Some employers want you to have a basic Food Hygiene Certificate before you start.
• You might get in through a Modern Apprenticeship in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) at SCQF Level 5 or Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 6.
• You could study the Foundation Apprenticeship in Hospitality (SCQF Level 4 or 5) in S3-S6, which can help to get into a relevant Modern Apprenticeship.
• You need to be over 18 to handle certain kitchen equipment, such as meat slicers.
• You might get in after a full time college course leading to a qualification such as an NC or  SVQ Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 5 or 6.
• You might get in as an apprentice commis chef and go to college part time while working.
• You must be fit for heavy lifting.

There is a big demand for chefs and cooks all over the country. Look in Jobcentre Plus offices or on the Find a Job service on GOV.UK for current vacancies, as well as trade magazines such as The Caterer.