Also called: Crafty, Set Caterer
Keeps film and TV crews fed with snacks, coffee, and meals all day on set.
You set up a snack station before a 5 a.m. call time and keep it stocked as the crew works 12-14 hour days. You learn everyone's coffee order and dietary needs. It is a back door into the film industry that most people never hear about.
Union film work pays more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No education required; union (IATSE) membership in some cities.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Apprenticeship. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average.
Low risk for 10 years. Keeping film crews fed all day on set is hands-on, flexible work.
Classes: Culinary arts CTE, Theater tech crew, Business.
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