Food and Drink Manufacturing Industry the Jobs
There are many different types of jobs available within the food and drink industry.
To gain a better understanding of the industry you could look at the: Job Progression Map
The case studies below also provide an insight into working in the industry:
David Brearley, Chocolatier
Vikki Geall, Food Technologist
Martha McCulloch, Food Science
Sheela Kennedy, Production Planner
Below is a list of key job role areas that you may find within an organisation.
Click on each of the areas to see the job related qualifications available and some typical job roles:
Production and Processing Management 
Example Qualifications
Level 3 N/SVQ in Food Manufacture
- Specialising in one of the following pathways:
- Specialist Craft Bakery Skills
- Specialist Management Skills
- Specialist Meat and Poultry Skills
Typical Job Roles
Brewery Worker, Butcher, Cake Decorator, Cheese Maker, Confectioner, Craft Baker, Dairy Technician, Food Team Leader, Meat Processing Worker, Production Manager.
Technical
Example Qualifications
Level 3 N/SVQ in Food Manufacture
- Specialising in one of the following pathways:
- Specialist Technical Skills
- Specialist Improvement Skills
- Specialist Meat and Poultry Skills
- Specialist Management Skills
Typical Job Roles
Consumer Scientist, Food Technologist / Scientist, Health and Safety Officer, Manufacturing Systems Engineer, Measurement and Control Engineer, Meat Inspector, New Product Design, Packaging Technologist, Quality Assurance Technician, Quality Control Inspector, Technical Brewer, Wine Producer.
The following job profiles give an insight into specific roles:
Abattoir Operative
Consumer Scientist
Food Scientist or Technologist
Brewery Worker/Technician
Cake Decorator
Confectioner
Craft Technical Brewer
Food Processing Operative
Wine Producer
An Overview of Craft and Technical Job Roles
An Overview of Production and Processing Job Roles
Baker
Butcher
Meat Process Worker
