Taste Test Movie Theater Snacks

Right now at this moment, my dream film job is to taste test movie theater snacks.

(Photo: The Martin Theater) Those two would tell me exactly what snacks were worth my time and I value that.

Job

My job is to visit movie theaters to test out snacks. I help determine what food will continue to be provided at the movies and what should kick the can. I judge food based on the following criteria: size of snack portion, easiness of eating, annoyance level of chewing, and general deliciousness. 

Location

I am flown around the world to the test movie theater kitchen locations and all accommodations are provided for me. Every time I travel to a location, I am given an optional extend a week just to travel the area for fun if I want. 

Salary

I am paid an annual salary of $150,000 with full benefits like free movies for life since it is essential that I consume snacks while I watch a film for the full effect.

Work Week

I typically taste test on weekdays to avoid crowds. I have Summer Fridays in the sense that if I have cool plans, I can skip out on work with no penalties.

Coworkers 

My coworkers test out the food I find gross like fake butter on popcorn and that nacho cheese they give you with pretzels bites. 

(Photo: Marcus Theatres) absolute vile you could not pay me enough.

Boss

My boss assigns my next travel and makes sense of all my notes. They are super laid back and never schedules me on a red-eye. 

Growth

After testing the concession snacks for one year, I qualify to also test out the dine-in movie theater full menu options. This includes all drinks as well.

(Photo: Jolie Ruben) Do not mind if I do, thanks. 

Misc. 

Sometimes I still sneak in snacks to the movies because of tradition.

Katie Verde

Katie is a writer and artist in the NJ/NY area. She is the author of the Substack comedy newsletter My Dream Job and co-host of Diner Coffee Podcast. In 2015, Katie wrote and starred in the play, Pretty Tall for a Hobbit, debuting a sold-out run in the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Find out more about Katie here…

https://kverdz.substack.com/
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