FoodGrads

That's A Food Job!

Business EN ↓ 131 episodes

No matter what your passion is, there's a career for everyone in food—and we're here to help you find it! On this podcast, we interview professionals across the food processing sector to uncover the stories behind their unique roles Discover what they do, why they do it and how they are shaping the world of food. Whether you're a student figuring out your next steps, a young professional seeking career guidance, or an industry veteran exploring new opportunities, this podcast offers valuable insights to help you navigate your career journey. Join host Veronica Hislop as she speaks with experts...

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Ep 06- Breaking into the confectionery industry with Elizabeth Hagerman, Food Scientist at The Warrell Corporation 19.10.2020 48:55

On episode 6 of the FoodGrads Podcast, I interview Elizabeth Hagerman, a Food Scientist at the Warrell Corporation. The Warrell Corporation is one of the top contract candy- manufacturing companies in North America which focuses on chocolate panning, fire roasting, brittle, nut clusters and better-for-you snacks. In this episode Elizabeth and I talk about her "sweet" job at the Warrell Corporation...

Ep.05-Creating opportunities through action with Sashana Chatoo-Edwards, Quality Assurance Technician at Waterloo Brewing 05.10.2020 45:16

On episode 5 of the FoodGrads Podcast, I interview Sashana Chattoo-Edwards , a Quality Assurance Technician at Waterloo Brewing Company. Waterloo Brewing Company is Ontario's first craft brewer opening in 1984 and today it is Ontario's largest craft brewery. In this episode Sashana and I talk about her job as a QA tech and the analytical tests that shes does on a daily basis. I learn about what sh...

Ep 4- The Power of Informational Interviews and Co-op Programs with Sonya Turvey, R&D Packaging Project Lead at PepsiCo 25.09.2020 49:14

On episode 4 of the FoodGrads Podcast, I interview Sonya Turvey , the Research and Development Packaging Project Lead at PepsiCo. PepsiCo, as you all must be familiar with, is a global business which have some big-name brands likes Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola, just to name a few. Sonya has just a cool job because she works specifically in the Packaging Development for the...

Ep .03 - From Master's degree to Manager of Operations & Quality with Clear Ocean Seafood Ltd.'s Manager of Operations & Quality Sean Xia 21.09.2020 42:19

Sean Xia is Clear Ocean Seafood Ltd.'s Manager of Operations and Quality. Clear Ocean Seafood, established in Vancouver, BC, Canada, is an importer, wholesaler and custom packer of premium quality frozen seafood products. Clear Ocean's primary product lines are frozen sea scallops, bay scallops, scallops on the half shell and have a range of products which include bacon-wrapped, something we talk...

Ep.02 Building a future-forward tourism industry workforce with Joe Baker, OTEC's Systems Leadership and Integrated Strategy Advisor 14.09.2020 40:52

On episode 2 of the FoodGrads podcast we have Joe Baker, OTEC's Systems Leadership and Integrated Strategy Advisor. OTEC (Ontario Tourism Education Corporation) is an Ontario-based collaborative, not-for-profit organization that is a leader in workforce innovation and skills development solutions. In this episode, we learn about what OTEC is and the role they are playing in helping Canadians navig...

Ep.01 - Supporting Students & Graduates Start their Career in the Food & Beverage Industry with FoodGrads Founder Nicole Gallace 08.09.2020 31:27

FoodGrads is an interactive platform for the Food & Beverage Industry focused on closing the gap between students/recent graduates, educators and employers in food service & food processing. Our mission is to support the next generation of food industry professionals. Our broader priority is to attract forward-thinking, socially conscious people to pursue a career in food. An exclusive community o...