Food & Beverage
Food and Beverage Packaging
Food and beverage packaging involves preparing products for distribution and sale. This segment often takes place in factories, where workers may engage in shift-based work, operate machinery, and follow strict food safety guidelines. Given the physical nature of the work, employees in this area need to be comfortable with manual labor. It’s crucial to adhere to sanitation protocols to ensure product quality and safety.
Key Skills and Requirements:
- Ability to operate machinery
- Attention to detail for food safety and sanitation
- Willingness to work in shifts
- Physical stamina for manual labor
Food and Beverage Preparation
Food and beverage preparation includes making everything from coffee and juices to sandwiches and full meals. While some roles require formal culinary training, many positions in this area can be learned on the job. Many employers require a Food Handler Training Certification, which ensures that employees understand food safety practices.
Key Skills and Requirements:
- Basic culinary skills
- Knowledge of food safety practices
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Food Handler Training Certification (as required)
Food and Beverage Delivery
The delivery segment involves transporting food and beverages to customers or businesses. This can range from delivering meals to homes as part of a local service to driving trucks filled with products across the country. Depending on the job, you may need different types of driver’s licenses, and some positions require you to have your own vehicle.
Key Skills and Requirements:
- Valid driver's license (requirements vary by role)
- Good driving record
- Time management skills
- Customer service skills for customer-facing delivery roles