What attracted you to a good food job?
How did you get your current good food job?
How did your previous work or life experience prepare you for a good food job?
I'm so excited about my new job because it equally draws on my previous experience in advertising and my Master's Degree in Food Culture and Communications from the University of Gastronomic Sciences. My time in advertising taught me to keep up in a fast paced environment and effectively communicate. As a master's student I spent time in the classroom either critically analyzing food from historical, anthropological and sociological perspectives or traveling throughout Europe to see first hand the cross sections between food and people. In this new position I'll be marketing Great Performances, a high-end catering and event planning company. Great Performances also owns Katchkie Farm, an organic operation that provides produce to eight restaurants throughout the city that Great Performances operates.
Be proactive-do your research, find the job you want and get in contact with decision makers. I'm always shocked by how far personal networks can stretch. Talk to your friends and family about what you're looking for; chances are they can help.
If you could be compensated for your work with something other than money, what would it be?
Chocolate peanut butter chip cookies from Levain Bakery. I'm told I look like I'm crying when I eat them?they're so good it hurts!