We have researched and looked for the food graduate jobs from leading recruitment employers throughout the UK. We then looked at their employment and graduate schemes and brought them together, we have compiled one simple page to ensure for you one easy route to finding out about the food graduate recruiters in the country.
Industry Background
The food industry employ's over 500,000 people and is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK. The industry has a turnover of over £53 billion and exports over £10 billion (Food & Drink Federation). A career within the food industry offers graduates, a challenging, yet exciting and rewarding career option. Food is one of the UK's largest industries with a variety of products manufactured by a variety of procedures, which is governed by changing EU legislation.
What Qualifications Will You Need?
A degree in food science/technology; nutrition; microbiology; applied chemistry can be an advantage.
What Skills Will You Need?
Scientific skills offer an obvious advantage for food technology, and therefore a relevant degree should be studied. Good communication and presentation skills will be essential part of this job. Other areas within the food industry will require you to have a strong honours degree with relevant key skills.