Food Coordinator
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A professional who plans and coordinates food-related projects such as menu proposals, recipe development, and visual staging for companies and media.
Description
Food Coordinators are professionals who make food appealing in various settings such as advertisements, magazines, web content, and restaurants. They propose menus and create recipes tailored to client needs, handle dish plating and styling, and direct photoshoots. They are involved broadly from ingredient selection to tableware and table coordination, creating high-quality visuals through coordination with photography crews, chefs, and designers. They are required to analyze trends and consumer needs to design food experiences aligned with brand concepts.
Future Outlook
Demand is expanding due to health consciousness and the diversification of food culture via SNS. Expectations for increased needs in online content and sustainable food proposals.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Creative / Curious and inquisitive / Detail-oriented / Excellent communication skills
Work Style
Advertising Agency / Corporate Dispatch / Freelance / In-house Studio / Remote Possible
Career Path
Assistant Food Coordinator → Food Coordinator → Senior Food Coordinator → Food Director → Independent/Freelance
Required Skills
Communication Skills (Client Interaction) / Cooking and Food Knowledge / Food Styling / Presentation Skills / Recipe Development
Recommended Skills
Food Hygiene Knowledge / Image Editing Software (Photoshop etc.) / Photography Direction / Table Coordination / Trend Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because requirements change significantly depending on the media or client. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention must be paid to details such as ingredient cutting, color balance, and plating. |
| Communication Skills | Frequent coordination with clients, cooking staff, cameramen, etc. is necessary. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is required for attractive visual presentation of dishes and creating new menus. |
| Planning & Organization | Detailed planning is needed for shooting schedules and ingredient procurement. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few opportunities for mathematical analysis |
Related Qualifications
- Cook
- Dietitian
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Cooking Coordinator
- Food Styling Coordinator
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