Many people will find through an aptitude test that they have the skills to enter a career in the culinary field, but it can be difficult to find a job as a head chef or restaurant manager amidst tough economic conditions. Industry experts say that opportunities may begin to present themselves in new fields, including health care, according to the Daily Press. As more Baby Boomers head into retirement, the demand for individuals in health care food services is continuing to grow. The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, New York, is working to meet the demands for professionals in the field by offering a class in the subject. Food-Service Management in Health Care is an elective business management course being provided to students at the senior level. Individuals who complete the course will learn how to create menus for hospitals and rehab centers. "Health care comprises a wide variety of businesses - large and small, public and private," CIA instructor Lynne Eddy told the news source. "The common feature of all these operations is the need to provide wholesome and nutritious meals consistent with each person's medical needs." The unemployment rate was 9.4% in December, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. A postsecondary education may be able to help applicants appeal to employers. |