This post brought to you by National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Jobacle. Unless you've been living under a rock, you have watched food transform into something we need to survive to a full-fledged form of entertainment. Chock full of long-term career opportunities, the restaurant industry continues to be the entree to the U.S labor market's recovery. Since I started Jobacle back in 2005, I have always been fascinated that so few people get to do what they love for a living. Well, living your artistic dream is no longer reserved for actors and singers. The culinary arts give restaurant workers a career path with upward mobility, all while they get to do what they love. In fact, 7 out of 10 restaurant employees say that they will likely continue working in the industry until they retire. Talk about ordering seconds! … [Read more...] about Restaurant Industry Helps Drive Nation's Economic Recovery