Career Details

Food and Nutrition

Description

The Food and Nutrition industry certication exam assesses foundational knowledge in food safety and sanitation, culinary techniques, food selection, and basic nutrition. The exam focuses on career readiness and includes aspects of student leadership.

Certifying Organization

YouScience

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

NAMA Certified Executive

Certifying Organization

National Automatic Merchandising Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Hospitality/Beverage Specialist Certificate

Certifying Organization

Society of Wine Educators

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Breakfast Attendant

Certifying Organization

American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute

Type

A - Core

Related Careers

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

Median Annual Income

$31,228

Projected Job Growth

+8 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Facilitate food service. Clean tables; remove dirty dishes; replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food; and serve items such as water, condiments, and coffee to patrons.

RealisticConventionalSocial

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

Median Annual Income

$33,531

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

RealisticConventional

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

Median Annual Income

$28,533

Projected Job Growth

0 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.

SocialEnterprisingConventional

Waiters and Waitresses

Median Annual Income

$32,089

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.

SocialConventionalEnterprisingRealistic

Cooks, Restaurant

Median Annual Income

$34,943

Projected Job Growth

+17 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

RealisticConventionalEnterprising

Cooks, Short Order

Median Annual Income

$32,798

Projected Job Growth

-4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables.

RealisticConventionalEnterprising

Dishwashers

Median Annual Income

$31,421

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.

RealisticConventional

Food Preparation Workers

Median Annual Income

$32,148

Projected Job Growth

-4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.

RealisticConventional

Food Service Managers

Median Annual Income

$59,889

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

EnterprisingConventionalRealistic

Fast Food and Counter Workers

Median Annual Income

$30,315

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Perform duties such as taking orders and serving food and beverages. Serve customers at counter or from a steam table. May take payment. May prepare food and beverages.

RealisticConventionalEnterprising

Food Preparation Workers

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

-4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.

RealisticConventional

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

Serve food to individuals outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotel rooms, hospital rooms, residential care facilities, or cars.

RealisticSocialConventional

Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+8 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

All food preparation and serving related workers not listed separately.

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