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October 2, 2018 0 comment

Where Do I Start My Job Search in the Food Industry?

Last Updated on February 22, 2023

There are plenty of job boards but which ones are the best for food & beverage opportunities?  The results can be overwhelming when you search and often the jobs that come up are not what you are interested in. 

Even when you find a job that looks interesting, are you 100% confident to apply?

I was curious so I put myself in your shoes and got to work….searching….

I visited TalentEgg, a site that caters to students and grads across Canada.  I love this site for recent grads in general but they did not have specific food & beverage industry jobs or advice.  I counted only 2 openings in the ‘Food Industry’ section.

So where should students and grads go to find jobs in the Food & Beverage Industry?  Here’s where I found the best results;

Websites & Job Boards

FoodGrads currently has 1000+ students & grads registered & ready to go (Canada & US). These are people who are in a food related program at school, just graduated or are early in their career (up to 5 years exp.) Basically the future of the Food & Beverage industry!

FoodGrads just introduced a new Job Board for entry level roles, internships, coops, projects and any other opportunities for students and new graduates interested in the industry.

Related: 10 best Job Boards for your Food Safety Job Search

Which Search Terms Should I Use?

It’s important to use the right search terms to find the right job.

Amy Proulx (Professor and Academic Program Coordinator of Culinary Innovation and Food Technology at Niagara College Canada) said;

Don’t search the words “Food industry” because this does not describe a job title or competencies. Focus your job search on competencies and job titles and less on sectors. For example: Food quality assurance, food safety, food product development, food processing etc.

Another quick tip is to search common acronyms within the industry or function like HACCP, SQF, BRC, ASQ, GFSI, CFIA

Looking for a Part-Time Job While You’re Still At School?

The best way to be job ready is to have a kick arse resume filled with hands on relevant work experience, mostly gained while you are still at school.

I think Swob is the best place to search for these.  Its a fantastic new app to target students in high turnover industries such as retail and food services for part time, seasonal and full time employment.  The perfect places to get experience for your future job in Food.

Good Luck!

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