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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BACK TO WORK
We're pretty sure that this is our longest newsletter ever, chock full of content that will give you that good old 'back to school' feeling.
Therefore, we're keeping the intro short and sweet. Happy post-Labor Day to you. May you remember that 'work' need not be drudgery when doing something that you truly love.
(a lot) More from us next week.
Taylor & Dorothy
Co-Founders, Good Food Jobs
GET OUT THERE
Our eyes and ears are always open for ripe opportunities to further your quest for a good food job. Don't overlook events and invitations like those below. They are just the places that you're likely to find like-minded individuals who can lead you to your next good food job or help support your good food business.
TUNE IN, IN PERSON
Sunday September 9th, 5 PM
Roberta's
261 Moore Street BKLYN
We're big fans of radio in general, but Heritage Radio Network gives us what we crave: a daily fix of food culture. Do you feel the same? Head over to their 1st Annual Radio Party at Roberta's. Good food, good company, and annual membership included in the ticket price. Not to mention one heck of an opportunity to meet folks who believe in the same things you do.
Special discount for GFJ readers: $50 off admission using code GoodFood. Buy tickets now.
MORE THAN JUST FOOD
Wednesday October 3rd, 7-10 PM
The Altman Building
135 West 18th Street, NYC
At Just Food's annual fundraiser get a taste of locally-focused food establishments from across NYC.
Special discount for GFJ readers:
$25 off general admission
using code JUSTFOODGFJGA
$50 off VIP admission
using code JUSTFOODGFJVIP
Buy tickets now.
SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE
Just Food Request For Proposals
Deadline: September 16th
Gain access to 2,000 current or aspiring sustainable food professionals at Just Food's annual conference. Do you have something to teach? Tell them about it! Submit Your Idea.
HEAD DOWN SOUTH
Hungry in the South Weekend
Science & Technology: Past,
Present and Future
September 13-16th
Bringing together everyone from scholars, students, collectors, chefs, filmmakers, and community members, to senior Federal government policy-makers, senior nonprofit and NGO executives, and senior corporate executives, this packed weekend will be a celebration and exploration of food you don’t want to miss!
Go South.
THE GASTRO.GNOMES BLOG
Sean TImberlake
Founder
Punk Domestics
Punk Domestics is pretty high in the running for best ever website name. And although we're very impressed by that, as well as the content on the site (jam has always been our jam), we're truly inspired by how much time and effort Sean invested in order to put himself in a position to launch his dream. Those of you slogging through a decade or more of experience, with the hopes that you'll one day be able to turn that sweat into lemonade, take heart. Read More
NEXT LIVE CHAT THURSDAY AT NOON EDT
Anya Fernald
09.06.12
12:00 PM EDT
Should you tune in to this Thursday's LIVE CHAT? That depends:
Have you considered starting a sustainable food consulting business? Anya created Live Culture Co. and worked on a variety of sustainable food projects before founding Belcampo.
Do you have an interest in the intersection of food and business? Anya brings over a decade of experise in merging the two. Chances are she might have some ideas on how you can do it as well.
Are you interested in the role that meat plays in our food system? Belcampo is a new vertically integrated operation. Ask Anya about how it all works.
BE PREPARED To get a feel for Anya and her scope of expertise and interest, check out the Belcampo website.
Tune in to http://goodfoodjobs.com/livechat this Thursday at Noon.
Is there someone specific with whom you want to chat? We're taking requests. Click here to email us your suggestions.
GOOD FOOD JOB HIGHLIGHTS: Belcampo Edition
and over 500 other active jobs, too . . . see the full website for the latest.
Opening late October in Marin Country Mart in Larkspur, CA, Belcampo Meat Co. will be a modern day butcher shop and restaurant utilizing the best of old-fashioned meat and butchery traditions. They are proud to own and operate all aspects of production, from farm to shop. If you're interested in joining them, check out the opportunities available:
STORE MANAGER
Belcampo Meat Co.
Larkspur, CA
HEAD IN-STORE BUTCHER
Belcampo Meat Co.
Larkspur, CA
CHEF
Belcampo Meat Co.
Larkspur, CA
FINANCIAL ANALYST
Belcampo Group Inc.
Oakland, CA
Do these jobs pique your interest? Are you curious about what else Belcampo has to offer?
Join them in the flesh on September 13th for an Open House / Informational Session and find out more about their new training program and upcoming career opportunities, plus information on the latest and greatest from the Food Craft Institute. Opportunities abound for anyone passionate about food!
Bring your resume, lots of questions and a bit of an appetite!
Date September 13th, 2012
Time 8 AM - 12 PM and 4 PM - 7 PM
Where 65 Webster St, Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
What A chance for one-on-one conversation with management and key staff at Belcampo Meat Co and Food Craft Institute
What Else Treats from our favorite local food crafters
Bring A resume/CV to leave with the host
p.s. If you're not in California at the moment, but you'd like to be, tune in online to this Thursday's Live Chat to make a connection that will add shine to your cover letter!
see more good food jobs at goodfoodjobs.com
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