Not sure what to do after completing a degree in Foods and Nutrition?

Want to know more about different career options other than fighting for a spot in the ever competitive dietetic internship? Not sure if becoming a Registered Dietitian is what you want?

Check out this blog to learn more about working as a Food Service Manager (FSM).

Some job duties a FSM does on a regular basis involve:

1. Test cooked food by tasting and smelling it in order to ensure palatability and flavor conformity
2.  Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, garnishing and presentation of food  to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner
3.  Schedule and order food and beverage deliveries based on needs and inventories
4.  Schedule and supervise staff
5.  Review menus and analyze recipes, establish and enforce nutritional standards for dining establishments based on accepted industry standards

Skills that a FSM may need:

Time management
Organizational
Communication (verbal and written)
Empthay
Multi-task

Where can a FSM work?

1. Long term care facilities
2. Hospitals
3. Restaurants
4. Catering companies

What qualifications does a FSM needs?
– Be a member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM)
– A diploma in Food and Nutrition Management OR a degree in Food and Nutrition
– Food Safety Training Certified

Check out this job ad and this may be just the right job for you! 😉

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A MEMBER OF CANADIAN SOCIETY OF NUTRITION MANAGEMENT (CSNM)!

Need more pointers or ideas about what you can do with your degree after graduation? Come to our workshop “What Can I do With a Degree In ___?” on October 14, 2015 at 5:30pm-7:30pm at Cypress Room at Clare Hall! For more information or registration, check out upcoming workshops at SLC.