What I liked
As a Food Science Student we learn many things about our industry like sensory, processing, R&D through our classes. Although the internships amd food science related jobs on campus and very limited to microbiology, food chemistry or other more research based opportunities. This on-campus job on the other hand is a great chance to see the food processing side of the food industry which is a rare opportunity to get before joining the workforce. This job teaches you a lot about food processing while enhancing your critical thinking skills due to the high variability of tasks given to you as a student worker. The variability of tasks has made me feel more confident when it comes to applying to other job because you learn so many different skills and feel ready to tackle any job head on. This job is a great way to both do research related projects as well as more mundane tasks like cleaning the pilot plant, canning peaches, and so on. It will be hard work at times especially on the more physical side but this job will make you a more well rounded employee. Overall, my favorite part was being able to go into work and not know what I was going to do that day. It greatly expanded my knowledge, flexibility, and the job never got boring.
