Organic Treat Maker Career Profile
- Career Name - Organic Treat Maker
- Category - Business
- Skills Required - Life skills 40% - Career skills 60%
- Basic Subjects - Home Ed, Business Studies, Biology
- Required Education - High School Certificate
- Species Worked With - Pets, Critters, Farm Animals, Wildlife
- Kind of Interaction with Animals - Direct
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4 May 2024
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What is an Organic Treat Maker?
An organic treat maker for animals is someone who specialises in creating organic and natural treats specifically designed for pets or other animals. These treats are typically made from high-quality, organic ingredients that are safe and healthy for animals to consume.
If you are looking for a career where you can make the treats and sell them in your own bakery, then you might be interested in the Pet Bakery Owner career.
The two careers are almost the same, except that in the Organic Treat Maker the person creates the treats and sells them to individuals directly, or to shops and bakeries. A Bakery Owner already has a place with the machines on site where the treats are made and sold directly to the public.
Alternative Names
Other names for an organic treat maker specialising in treats for animals could include:
- Pet treat artisan
- Natural pet treat producer
- Organic pet snack manufacturer
- Healthy pet treat craftsman
- Animal-friendly treat creator
- Eco-conscious pet treat maker
- Sustainable pet snack producer
- Holistic pet treat artisan
- All-natural pet treat chef
- Farm-to-bowl pet treat maker
Career Categories
The Organic Treat Maker career can be found within the following OZT career categories:
- Health
- Business
History?
The first dog bakery, Famous Fido, opened in 1979 on Chicago, Illinois
Famous Ingredients?
Two of the most used ingredients in animal treats are pumpkin and peanut butter
What does an Organic Treat Maker do?
Groups of animals an Organic Treat Maker works with
What is the level of Interaction with the Animals?
- Directly - A person works directly with the animals with some form of physical contact at least once every few days
- Indirectly - The career doesn't require direct or physical contact at all.
With who does an Organic Treat Maker work?
Besides working with all of the animals, Organic Treat Makers will need to interact with other people while doing their daily tasks. The people might include fellow staff members or the public.
Fellow staff might include:
- Supervisors/Managers
What does an Organic Treat Maker focus on?
The treat maker may create a variety of products tailored to different animals, such as dogs, cats, birds, or small mammals like rabbits or guinea pigs. They often prioritise using ingredients free from artificial colours, flavours, and preservatives, aiming to provide nutritious and delicious options for pets. Additionally, they might consider factors like dietary restrictions, allergies, and animal preferences when formulating their treats.
What are the daily tasks of an Organic Treat Maker?
- talk with suppliers
- design the treats according to recipes and shape
- prepare the mixture
- bake treats
- design and produce branded packaging
- ensure registration is in place
- discuss budget with bookkeeper
- manage marketing campaign
- talk with prospective buyers
Working conditions of an Organic Treat Maker?
Where does an Organic Treat Maker work?
Environment –
Organic Treat Makers work mostly from their own homes and spend their time creating the treats in the kitchen.
Places of Employment –
Organic Treat Makers are self-employed.Â
What is the average annual salary of an Organic Treat Maker work?
The average yearly income for organic treat makers in the US is around $50,000 per year, but there are some business owners that make far more. The income will be determined by many factors, including quality of the treats, and whether they secure contracts to sell to large retail shops or bakeries.
What kind of difficulties can an Organic Treat Maker face?
​Entry treat makers do not make a huge amount of money as most of the costs need to be covered. Running a business means dealing with bills that need to be payed, and means long hours and working over holidays.
​Future growth and Possibilities
​​The concept of producing various animal treats is growing steadily around the world. In some countries the concept is still new and could be a great opportunity to get into the market. The pet industry keeps on expanding and as the amount of pet owners grow, so will their need to buy products for their pets. Most treat makers focus on dogs, but baking treats for other pets is big business! In fact, the pet food and treat market in the USA alone saw over US36 billion in sales for 2019.
Availability of Jobs
Good
Which Skills are required by an Organic Treat Maker?
The skills required for a career as an organic treat maker can be divided into two very important groups. The first is the group containing life skills, which are the core skills that are necessary or desirable for full participation in everyday life. The second group is career skills, or the specific skills required to allow a person to enter and operate effectively within a specific career. Some or maybe even all of the life skills can assist in strengthening the career skills, and they might even be the same for specific careers.
Life Skills
- Self-awareness
- Empathy
- Critical thinking
- Creative thinking
- Decision making
- Problem Solving
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal relationship
Career Skills
- ​Good business knowledge
- Good baking skills
- Basic customer service skills
- Good health and physical fitness
- Good computer literacy (business software)
Which Subjects must I have at School to help prepare for this career?
Business Studies is not a compulsory subject for further tertiary studies, but it will definitely help you to understand and run your own business one day.
If your school does have Home Ed as a subject, it would be a great choice. Learning more about baking while still in school will prepare you for when you have your own treat making business.
Biology is recommended, not for university acceptance, but because it will teach you a lot about the anatomy of animals, and their diets.
The subjects you choose at school are important as they lay the foundation for further studies at college or university. While still at school, it’s also important to learn more about the animals you will work with, as well as gain some experience.
OZT has a list of various tertiary institutions where you can study further, after school. Each of these institutions also have their own Group page on OZT where you will find the exact subjects they require of you to have passed in school. Keep these requirements in mind, and discuss it with your school, guidance counselor and parents to ensure that you are prepared!
What will I need to Study to become an Organic Treat Maker?
Minimum Requirements
​There is no minimum requirements to become an Organic Treat Maker, although a High School Certificate would be beneficial to prepare you to deal with setting up a business, dealing with costs and basic marketing techniques.
Study Focus
It is important that you learn as much as you can about which kinds of foods are best for different breeds of pets before you think about starting a treat making business. Short Courses in cat or dog health, business setup and marketing are recommended.
Study Duration
The duration of Short Courses can be between a few hours (online) to a few months.
FREE Career Path Plan
If this is your dream career that you want to pursue, then it’s important to plan the way forward.
Why is planning important?
​To ensure that you understand the requirements for your career, and that you are always prepared for the next step on the road towards your dream. A preparation path is like a road map to where you want to be.
Possible Paths:
Here’s a possible career preparation path for a high school student interested in becoming an organic treat maker for animals:
Attend Career Guidance Sessions:
Participate in career guidance sessions to learn about various career options, including organic treat making for animals.
Research all of the possible careers:
Conduct thorough research on the different careers related to animal care, food production, and entrepreneurship.
Explore Educational Paths:
Look into educational paths such as attending culinary school, studying animal science, or pursuing business courses with a focus on entrepreneurship and food production.
Align High School Subjects with the Educational Path:
Choose high school subjects that align with the chosen educational path, such as biology, chemistry, business studies, and home economics.
Obtain a High School Diploma or Equivalent:
Focus on academic excellence and successfully complete high school to obtain a diploma or equivalent qualification.
Learn about animals that will work with:
Gain knowledge about different animals, their dietary needs, and preferences through independent research, volunteering at animal shelters, or working part-time at a pet store.
Align Post-School Path with Either Entering a Career/Job Directly, Studying Further, or Starting a Business:
Decide whether to enter the workforce directly after high school, pursue further studies at a college or university, or start a business venture.
Gain Experience Through Volunteering, Internship, Mentorship, etc.:
Seek opportunities to gain practical experience by volunteering at animal shelters, interning at pet-related businesses, or finding a mentor in the field of organic treat making.
Pursue Extracurricular Activities:
Participate in extracurricular activities related to cooking, animal care, or entrepreneurship to develop relevant skills and interests.
Join Professional Associations:
Join professional associations or groups related to pet care, organic food production, or entrepreneurship to network with industry professionals and stay updated on industry trends.
Gain Specialised Skills:
Acquire specialised skills in food preparation, nutrition, food safety, and animal behaviour through formal education, workshops, or online courses.
Network with Professionals:
Attend networking events, workshops, and conferences to connect with professionals in the field and learn from their experiences.
Enter the Job Market, Finish Tertiary Studies, or Launch a Business:
Depending on the chosen path, either enter the job market with relevant skills and experience, complete tertiary studies to further specialise in the field, or launch a business venture producing organic treats for animals.
Stay Updated and Pursue Continuing Education:
Continuously stay updated on industry developments, new trends, and advancements in animal nutrition and organic food production. Pursue continuing education opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in the field.
Possible Combined Career Paths
It is possible to sometimes combine two or more related careers. This normally happens when you study and practice a specific main career, but the knowledge and experience gained also help you to have a paying hobby or secondary income career.
Possible Alternatives (there are a lot more):
Stepping Stone Career
Being an organic treat maker can also be used as a stepping stone career. A stepping stone career is one which is used to help you get to another career, normally because the other career is too difficult to reach (sometimes due to things like high fees etc).
You can begin as a baker from home after basic short courses and expert guidance (maybe working under a mentor). The money made can then be used to pay for studies towards a promotion or another career, and the experience helps in gaining knowledge. One paying to help get to the other.
Some of the possible paths:
Training and apprenticeship
Even though it is important to study to get into some of the animal careers, most of the skills you will need as a treat maker will be acquired through practice. This means that you will learn how to perform some of the daily tasks by actually doing it a few times and learning the steps.
Join the Organic Treat Makers Group in STEP 8 to learn more and even interact with the educational institutions that will help you secure your dream career!
Average level of education of people entering the career:
Licenses, Certificate, Registration and Professional Associations
Certain animal careers require some form of legal certification to prove that you can indeed do the work, and work with the necessary equipment.
Certifications may help workers establish their credentials and enhance their skills, as well as give them the legal protection to operate a business from home.
Learn more about requirements by joining OZT Community.
Professional Associations
Where can I study further?
All of the above information will help you understand more about the Career, including the fact that there are different paths to take to reach it. But if you are almost done with High School (Grades 11 or 12), you also need to start thinking about further studies, and WHERE you will study.
See the List of Universities, Colleges and Online Training Academies who offer courses towards baking and pet nutrition.
How do I start to prepare for this Career?
If you do decide on following this career, then OZT can assist you in figuring out a path to prepare, as well as help you to gain further knowledge about the career and the animals you will be working with. We do this by offering you FREE career development tools. There are almost a dozen free tools, but these are the three primary ones:
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