Looking for a job? Consider working in the food industry!

I work at a luxury resort as a cook. The job is highly rewarding, and I get paid a decent wage (compared to others in the town). I get plenty of free food, which helps a ton with my budget on the days I don’t bring my lunch.<br><br>The food industry is always hiring and there are plenty of entry level jobs if you want to join. You don’t even have to get a job as a cook, other food industry jobs like dishwashing, serving, or working as a host/hostess are all fun and rewarding.<br><br>Some of my favorite things about working in the food industry:<br><br>- I get to be creative (sometimes) and try new things<br>- Constant learning opportunities<br>- Plenty of overtime available<br>- Almost no 3rd party job applications (usually you can just apply in person)<br>- Good job security<br>- The work is usually very fast paced and time flies / flies by on the days that are slow or you’re tired<br><br>The only downsides are:<br><br>- Slow periods can be boring and make you feel tired/unready<br>- The work environment can be pretty toxic and stressful at times, which is bad for your health. (You have to learn / figure out what to do about this each time it occurs)<br>- The job is highly physically demanding and can be dangerous<br>- The job is typically chaotic and requires a good amount of focus, which can be very draining and stressful at times, which is also bad for your health.<br><br>I get paid around $35,000 a year, plus tips (avg $200 a month). I’m 24 / 2 years of experience and currently enrolled in a culinary program at a local college. (I’m mostly doing this for the vet benefits, but the program is a good thing to have anyway!)<br><br>If you’re looking for a job, I’d definitely recommend applying to a few restaurants in your area!<br><br>Edit: I get paid $15 (state minimum wage, my town doesn’t have a local minimum wage) + $3 (as part of our living wage program, which is like a guaranteed 50% bonus or something - it’s a bit confusing, but the idea is to bring up to / ensure a living wage) + $3 (anniversary bonus - I’ve been with the company for two years now). This brings my total up to $21 an hour, or $35,000 a year.