IHM - Top 5 Surprising Career Options to Pursue with a Culinary Arts Degree
“I am pursuing a culinary course but becoming a chef is not something my thing.”
What do I do? Are there any other careers in culinary I can pursue with my degree in culinary arts? Yes, actually a lot many.
We all know the common careers in culinary field, executive chefs, restaurant managers, baking & pastry chef, and a few more. We also understand that not everyone pursuing a culinary course or planning to do so might be interested in these job options. Every being is different, some ace at the chef job, some have other choices and this is completely normal.
In this article, we will share the top 5 best careers in culinary field that are miles away from the job of a chef or restaurant manager. Let us go.
What Else Can I do with a Culinary Degree?
- Food Stylist
- Nutritionist
- Kitchen Designer
- Sommeliere/Wine Steward
- Health Inspector
Let us understand them one by one the various roles in careers in culinary.
1. Food Stylist
Food stylists aka Foodtylists are the professionals who prepare the presentation and style various dishes & beverages for aesthetic photography. They work closely with the advertising and production team to create appealing food photographs and displays.
2. Nutritionist
Due to the deep knowledge of carbs and calories, dietician and nutritionist are 2 lucrative careers in the culinary field. As a nutritionist, you will not only help your clients to get a better understanding of health goals but also design personalized meal charts keeping the clients’ issues in line. Along with a culinary course, you can also get a diploma in nutrition.
3. Kitchen Designer
Today, the trend towards modular and personalized kitchens is on a steep rise. If you have a culinary arts degree and designing aesthetic outlays is your forte, becoming a kitchen designer may be the fit for you. The knowledge you get about culinary processes, food storage techniques & hacks, understanding of kitchen storage, electrical requirements, plumbing, etc. during the culinary course can help you in designing kitchens.
Moreover, both kitchen designers and culinary professionals work for customer satisfaction, your communication skills and customer service knowledge can help you ace a career in this field. So, kitchen designer has become one of the top alternative careers in culinary at the moment.
4. Sommeliere/Wine Steward
If drinks, especially wines, is your strong forte, this might be your dream job. As a sommelier, your job is to give individual recommendations to dining guests, as per their taste. To become a wine steward, one needs to have a high level of knowledge about types, age groups, common preferences, cuisines, and flavors. Keeping every factor in mind, they give personalized wine lists to the guests.
Also, the customer skills that you acquire during the culinary course will come in handy here as well. With excellent communication skills, you will be able to get a better idea of guests’ tastes and preferences.
5. Health Inspector
A degree in culinary arts teaches you a lot about food safety, hygiene, and ingredients. To use this knowledge in the field, a health inspector is the right job option for you. Governments across the world hire health and sanitary inspectors who ensure that food safety, meal preparation, and storage is in compliance with health and safety regulations.
