CHAPTER 3 THE IRISH DIET AND THE IRISH FOOD INDUSTRY Career opportunities in food and related industries
A wide variety of courses are available in all areas of food and agriculture, as some career opportunities in this field require specific qualifications.
• Universities and Institutes of Technology (ITs): offer degrees, diplomas and certificates in the areas of human nutrition, food technology, culinary arts and food science.
• Fáilte Ireland: offers degrees, diplomas and certificates through local Institutes of Technology in the areas of travel and tourism management, hospitality management and bar management.
• Teagasc Agricultural Colleges: offer degrees, diplomas and certificates in the areas of food, farm management and horticulture. They work in conjunction with Institutes of Technology to run some of these courses.
• St Angela’s College, Sligo: offers degrees in Home Economics and Food Business Management. Examples of career opportunities Supplying
Marketing
Farmer Fisher Baker
Cheese-maker Catering
Chef Waiter
Food safety
Environmental health officer Microbiologist
Marketing manager Advertising consultant
Food technology
Food product developer Food technician
Maintenance
Electrician Plumber
Retailing
In-store demonstrator Supermarket worker
Dietetics
Nutritionist Dietician
Transportation
Pilot Sailor Truck driver
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