Careers in food

Careers in food

This section provides resources and inspiring case studies about careers within food, covering those that 'feed the nation' and 'inform the nation'.

The career opportunities from ‘farm to fork’ are extensive and provide wide variety of opportunities to students. A new poster and supporting case studies are available below to download for guidance and inspiration to students when considering options for next steps and their future career.

Careers in food poster

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Careers in food poster

A classroom poster to showcase the variety of career opportunities available in the food industry.

 

Case studies: careers that 'feed' the nation

Further information and resources about careers in farming can be found at The Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture.   

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Process Manager

James Fox explains his role of process manager for Charlie Bigham's.

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Technical Manager

Helen Maxwell explains her role as a technical manager at Waitrose.

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Nutrition Manager

Beth Hooper explains their job role as a nutrition manager for Nestle.

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Deputy Head of Food

Claire Gibbs, Charlie Bigham’s

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Customer Development Manager

Kathryn Leatherbarrow, Yeo Valley Family Farm

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Learning and Development Manager

Ubaed Rahman, Charlie Bigham's

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Head Stockman

Phil Gordon-Jones, Daylesford Organic Farms Ltd

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Sheep Farmer

Zoë Colville

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Apprentice Food Technologist

Kate Rose, Apprentice Food Technologist, Mondelez.

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Research Scientist

Sarah Kendall, ADAS

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Technical Milling Coordinator

Liam Melton, Whitworth Bros. Ltd Flour Millers

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Technical Manager - Horticulture

Rebecca Smith, Valley Produce Ltd

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Technical Manager - Red Meat

Darren Atkinson, ABP Wessex Foods

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Group Food Safety Audit Manager

Robert Tunney, Dawn Meats & Dunbia

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Meat, Poultry & Fish Buyer

Charlotte Theaker, Harrods

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Junior Product Developer

Sam Griffiths, Co-op

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Executive Chef

Dennis Mwakulua, Lexington Catering

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Trade Marketing Executive

Martin Eccles, Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)

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Graduate Engineer

Aaya Mohammed, ADM Milling Ltd

 

Case studies: careers that 'inform' the nation

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Dietitian

Sarah Wallace, University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire

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Food Education Teacher

Lloyd Henry, Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr in Swansea

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Executive Chef Lecturer

Gary Maclean, City of Glasgow College

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Lecturer in Public Health Nutrition

Dr Sarah Bath, University Surrey

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Nutrition Consultant & Writer

Juliette Kellow, Freelance

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Company Nutritionist

Nilani Sritharan, Sainsbury's Ltd.

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Healthcare Professional Communications Officer

Holly Roper, Quorn Foods

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Food Communications Manager

Denise Spencer-Walker, Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)

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Brand Managing Director

Kate Sarginson, Weber Shandwick

 

Case studies: apprenticeships

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Bakery Apprentice

Jordan Bradley

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Brewing Apprentice

Hannah Jepson

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Butchery Apprentice

Annie Jones

Careers advice and opportunities

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Apprenticeships in the food industry (Video recording)

Frances is joined by a panel from around the UK, sharing their knowledge of apprenticeships in food

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Apprenticeships in the food industry (Slides)

Slides from the apprenticeship forum, providing key information on apprenticeships

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Foundation Apprenticeship in Food and Drink Technologies

A presentation from Isla Porteous about the Foundation Apprenticeship in Food and Drink Technologies

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Careers in Food and Drink

A presentation from a webinar about careers in food and drink with Amy Crooks from NSAFD.

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Careers in Food and Drink video

Amy Crooks from NSAFD talks careers in the food and drink sector for pupils

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Food careers

Dr Caroline Millman explains the diverse and exciting range of careers options available in food

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Farm to fork careers in Northern Ireland

Liz Simpson, DAERA, highlights the versatile career opportunities for young people in food

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Farm to fork careers in Northern Ireland (Video)

Liz Simpson, DAERA, highlights the versatile career opportunities for young people in food

Reviewed 28.01.22

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