Good Food Jobs is a gastro-job search tool, designed to link people looking for meaningful food work with the businesses that need their energy, enthusiasm, and intellect. We post opportunities with farmers and food artisans, policy makers and purveyors, retailers and restaurateurs, economists, ecologists, and more.
the gastrognomes is a blog for food lovers who want to put their passions to work. We profile the most interesting, engaging, and unlikely food professionals that we find, and we publish them here to inspire you.
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Happy Monday,
Thanks to everyone who reached out with wise words about improvements and issues with the site. We're hard at work plotting how to put them all into effect, so stay tuned for news in the coming weeks, as we make additional updates to the site.
This week we write with a different request. On Saturday we are addressing the folks at the Boston University Gastronomy program - specifically speaking on how to navigate a career as a food writer. We know that interest in this particular field extends far beyond the confines of that classroom, so we want to hear from you, too! Send us your thoughts and we'll answer your questions in next week's newsletter, where we recap the event. Email us at info@goodfoodjobs.com to let us know:
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Who are your favorite food authors? (they can write books, blogs, articles in publications, or represent your favorite food brand or farm's social media . . . but tell us: who writing makes you even more interested in food?)
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What food related publications do you reference regularly? (again, it can be books, blogs, facebook feeds, websites, magazines, journals, etc; get creative!)
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What is stopping you from fulfilling your dream to write about food? (can be any/all of the following: don't know how to get published, don't know what to write about, no money, health insurance, motivation, or any other reason)
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What general questions do you have about food writing that you want us to answer?
Even though we can never claim we have all of the answers, we're always willing to do the research to find them. So don't be shy . . . write to us! Everything is so much more rich when we do it all together.
Taylor & Dorothy
Co-Founders, Good Food Jobs
THE GASTRO.GNOMES BLOG
Vince Razionale
Sales & Marketing
Cellars at Jasper Hill
You'll soon discover that Vince is something of a renaissance man - loving food and literature alike - but as a salesman by trade he'll have you convinced that cheese (particularly VT made) is his first and only love. His mid-western charm and determination also help to explain how he found his way from college courses in the Humanities to a career in food. A recurring theme here is that experience as a server in a restaurant, or a similar entry-level job, can give you the exposure to pique your interest in food and the skills to apply to your dream job. Read more
Editor's Note If Vince's story piques YOUR interest, then check out the recent job post to work with the Cellars at Jasper Hill: Part-Time NYC Area Representatives
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GOOD FOOD JOB HIGHLIGHTS
and dozens of other NEW jobs, too . . . see the full website for the latest good food jobs.
FACULTY IN FOOD ENTREPRENEURISM
Sterling College
Craftsbury Commons, VT
If you were looking for an excuse to spend a summer in VT, this is it. Help shape the new "Vermont's Table: Farming, Cooking & the Rural Experience" program at an experiential and ecologically focused liberal arts college.
FARM MANAGER
Blenheim Hill Farm
Scoharie County, NY
For those devoted to the ultimate farm-to-table connection, check out Blenhaim Farm, created by Smorgas Restaurant Group to supply their NYC-based establishments. The Farm Manager plays an integral role in ensuring quality products "land" on the tables (pun intended).
VEGAN PASTRY CHEF
Vegan Treats
Bethlehem, PA
This niche bakery is looking for a new pastry chef. With the job opportunity comes a chance to be featured on a new television show based on the business, to air on Planet Green.
see more good food jobs at goodfoodjobs.com
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