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Loving food can be a career. Explore cooking and baking, running restaurants, food science and nutrition, and the business and media of food.

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Chef

Run the kitchen and design dishes people rave about.

$55,000/yrMany paths: self-start + mentorship | Associate/Bachelor's in Business (optional) | Acc… Strong

Food service managers

Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.

$63,060/yrHigh school diploma (many entry roles) | Associate or Bachelor's (management) | Profess… Strong
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Food scientists and technologists

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$85,310/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva… Steady
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Food critics and reviewers

Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.

$44,800/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva… Steady

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Careers That Help People Stay Healthy

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