Books about Food Careers in General
Below are some highlights of food career related books in the Carleton catalog
Careers in Food Science by ISBN: 9780387773919Publication Date: 2010-07-08Careers in Food Science provides detailed guidelines for students and new employees in the food industry to ensure a successful start to their career. Every step towards a rewarding career in this rapidly evolving industry is covered, from which classes to take in college and which degrees to earn, to internships, and finally how to land, and keep, the first job. This book also provides day-to-day examples of what to expect from the many jobs available to help students decide what to do and where to go.
Trade Journals Published Online About the Food Industry
- New Food Magazine"Regularly examining the new technologies and developments within the European food and beverage industry, New Food magazine is the leading bi-monthly magazine and essential reading for anyone involved in this important sector."
- Food Engineering Trade Magazine"Food Engineering is the industry’s oldest and most preferred publication serving the $630 billion food and beverage manufacturing market. Be it in-print, online or in-person our products meet the information needs of executives in Production, Engineering, Operations and Packaging in North America’s largest food and beverage manufacturing companies."
Career Resources
- Pathways: Food Systems, from Carleton Career Center"Carleton students considering a career in Food Systems, from farming to community organizing to policy development, and beyond, have the opportunity to combine relevant coursework and co-curricular experiences. Courses in a number of different departments can provide students with relevant background in, for example, plant development, food culture and politics, and ecology."
- WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms)"WWOOF organizations connect people who want to live and learn on organic farms and smallholdings with people who are looking for volunteer help. WWOOF hosts offer food, accommodation and opportunities to learn about organic lifestyles. Volunteers give hands on help in return."
Food Careers Statistics
- Chef and Cook StatisticsBureau of Labor Statistics on food preparation services
- Food Science and Agriculture StatisticsBureau of Labor Statistics on food science and agriculture careers
- Nutritionist and Dietician CareersBureau of Labor Statistics on nutrition and dietician careers
