Hobby

Careers for people who love cooking and baking

Trying out recipes and feeding friends and family. 4 of our careers connect with this hobby, ranked below by how much it matters.

A strong link (3)

This hobby is close to the day-to-day work.

Food and hospitality

Make bread, cakes and pastries by hand or on production lines, in craft bakeries, supermarkets and food factories. Early starts come with the job.

£19,000 – £26,000 starter to experienced

Food and hospitality

Cut, bone and prepare meat and poultry, make sausages, burgers and pies, and help customers choose the right cut in shops and meat plants.

£18,000 – £26,000 starter to experienced

Food and hospitality

Prepare, cook and present food in restaurants, hotels, hospitals and schools, from commis chef at the start to running your own kitchen.

£22,000 – £40,000 starter to experienced

Gives you a head start or a talking point at interview.

Health and science

Run tests on samples, prepare experiments and keep lab equipment working, supporting research, product development and medical diagnosis.

£24,000 – £31,000 starter to experienced