MyMajors Career Profile

Typical Tasks

Cool, package, label, and freeze foods for later consumption and provide instructions for reheating.

Create and explore new cuisines.

Keep records pertaining to menus, finances, and other business-related issues.

Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.

Plan menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions.

What kind of work is this?

Realistic

Practical, Physical Work

Conventional

Organized, Procedural Work

Social

Working with people

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Initiative

Adaptability/Flexibility

What key skills are needed for this job?

Critical Thinking

Service Orientation

Social Perceptiveness

Active Listening

Complex Problem Solving

Time Management

Expected Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Food Production

Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Sales and Marketing

Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Common Activities

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.

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Job Zone 3

Medium Preparation Needed

Education

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Typical Education Required