Each Thursday, I’m highlighting a work-from-home job or
business.
Job Description:
A menu planner plans menus for individuals, parties, restaurants and other
foodservice establishments.
Education:
Background in cooking, including formal training at community colleges,
technical schools, culinary arts schools and two-year or four-year institutions
is a plus.
Skills: The
ability to plan a variety of menus, including ones for special diets, such as
gluten-free, kosher, vegan and vegetarian.
Job outlook: U.S.
Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) finds that “employment
of chefs and head cooks is projected to experience little or no change from
2010 to 2020. Although overall job opportunities are expected to be good,
competition is expected to be high for jobs at upscale restaurants, hotels, and
casinos, where the pay tends to be greater.” Check out the BLS
Occupational Outlook Handbook for more details.
Possible employers:
Contact local groups, such as Jewish centers (for kosher menus), to see about
leads. Join area online clubs relating to your specialty to get your name out
there.
Preparation: Become
familiar with specific diets, such as kosher or vegan, by taking classes in
food preparation for those diets.
Get your foot in the
door: Consider contacting local charities that work with the poor or
indigent about helping them plan menus for their soup kitchens or clients.
Until next time,
Sarah
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