The relationship between diet and health cannot be disputed. Food is an integral part of all cultures and a focus in celebrations across the world. It is one of the joys in life. The ability to create healthy, nutritious meals is a lifelong skill which everyone needs. Being creative is good for our mental health. Some people take their passion for food to the next level and make it their career. Many exciting career opportunities exist in this growth sector.
What skills are developed?
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Practical skill development
- Planning and organisation
- Time management
- Creativity
- Resource management
- Evaluation of product and process
What kind of person does it take?
- Creative thinker
- Good at problem solving
- Good communicator
- Self motivated
- Good at planning and organisation – ability to meet deadlines
- Team player
- Enthusiasm and commitment
Horizons – where can this subject take you?
The Scottish Food and Drink Industry employs 50,000 people and offers many career pathways including Professional Cookery, Food Manufacturing, New Product Development, Nutrition, Health and Dietetics, Events Management, Retail, Teaching, Health Promotion, Food and Consumer Marketing, Tourism and Hospitality, Hospitality Management. T here are many routes into these careers including modern apprenticeships, HNC, HND and Degree level courses. A career in the Food, Drink and Hospitality Industry is fast paced, exciting and rewarding . This sector continues to grow meaning employment prospects are good.
Further job categories can be found here.
Pathways – how can I make progression?
School
- N4 Practical Cookery, N5 Practical Cookery
College
- Food Manufacture, Professional Cookery, Hospitality Management, Events Management
- More courses can be found at Moray College – food and drink
Employment
- Opportunities in local employers that offer Foundation, Modern and Graduate apprenticeships
University
- Which Uni? courses in Hospitality Management
Related subject Practical Cookery works well with:
Chemistry, Biology, Business Management, Travel and Tourism
