5 Inspiring Jobs In Culinary That You Didn’t Know Existed!

5 Inspiring Jobs In Culinary That You Didn’t Know Existed!

by Keren Brown

When we think of culinary school, we often think of chefs and kitchen staff, but the truth is that there are so many options beyond cheffing in a restaurant. There are many ways to thrive with a culinary degree, from a chocolatier to a forager to a molecular gastronomist. Here are some food-lover occupations that you probably never heard of! 

Molecular Gastronomist

Are you fascinated by the science of food? Do you want your life to revolve around mixing textures, flavors, and experimenting in the kitchen! 

A molecular gastronomist incorporates science into food.  One of the most influential molecular gastronomists is Nathan Myrvold, formerly CTO at Microsoft and co-founder of Intellectual Ventures. 

One day he decided that he wanted to focus on the development of science in the kitchen. So he created a lab, hired the most amazing people in culinary and released the Modernist Cuisine: The Art of Science of Cooking, a series of books that go deep into the science of each food, the best ways to cook each fare, and fascinating ways to approach food. 

Forager

Do you love being outside in the fields? Do you love looking for the best ingredients?

One of the trendiest jobs right now is a forager! Yes, foragers get to spend time outside looking for the best ingredients, and they get to establish connections between farms and customers. Farm-to-table is a way of life, and foragers are living the food life discovering mushrooms, produce, and more. 

Mycologist

Do you love mushrooms so much? Mycologists study mushrooms! Spending time in the field is the new staycation, and mycologists specialize in mushroom farming, mushroom bioproducts, and even vegan leather alternatives. Such a fungi way to play with food!

Chocolatier

Chocolatier. Yes, A dream job. Making chocolate!  Though it sounds like an easy task, one must specialize in being a chocolate expert on many levels. From processing cocoa beans to molding chocolate to tempering chocolate, and even studying all the varieties, and origins, Being a chocolatier is one of the most sensory-awakening jobs globally. 

Flavorlogist

Yes, some of the biggest food companies have actual flavorlogists who discover and test new flavors. How do they get Doritos to taste like that? How do you create beverages with fruity aromas? How do companies develop the flavors in yogurts and cookies that mimic our favorite pies? Who tests these? This is the job of a flavorlogist.

What other amazing culinary positions have you heard of? Share with us in the comments!