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Job Title – Food Consultant

Description

A Food Consultant is a specialist on food and its preparation and have a good knowledge of nutrition, food science, food marketing and promotion. They are food experts orientated towards the consumer. 

Typical Job Activities

Answers consumer queries about food
Develops products and recipes for the food production industry
Does food styling and photography
Done television productions and demonstrations
Writes about the products for the media (magazines, newspapers, etc.)

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Related Occupations

Consumer advisorMarketing consultantJournalist (food)
Caterer

Educational Requirements

Senior Certificate with a matric Exception
For a degree course in Food technology

Compulsory subjects: Mathematics
Recommended subjects: Biology

What natural skills and/or aptitudes do I need for this occupation?

Enjoy working with food
Be creative and innovative
Have an outgoing personality
Be eloquent
Be able to communicate and liaise with the public tactfully

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Employment Opportunities 

Low

Market Competitiveness

Moderate

Income Potential

Moderate

Self-Employment Opportunities

High

International Employment Opportunities

Moderate

Possible Employers

Large food and appliance companies
Manufacturing industries
Retailers and distributors
The food media

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Relevant Contact Details

Capsicum Culinary Studio
https://www.capsicumcooking.com/ 

Career Progress and Path 

Experience in specific field
Work performance
Do presentations, seminars, publish articles, etc. 

Possible Career Paths

Specialist career in the specific field
Management positions in the specific field

Employment Stability

Moderately stable

Reasons to consider this career

I can be of service to people
I am very interested in a specific subject or field
I can communicate and interact with people
I can work with people