So you didn’t nab the New York Times travel job that pays a writer to spin around the globe for a year. Nor did you apply for that epic craft beer historian job the Smithsonian Museum posted. And it’s a good thing, darnit, because otherwise you might not be free to offer up your expert-level chicken nugget eating skills to a company in the United Kingdom.
That’s right. In this week’s edition of “dream job alert,” a European chain called B&M Bargains announced that it’s looking to hire a “Chicken Nugget Connoisseur.”
The rub? You’ll have to do more than cross the road; you’ll have to cross the Atlantic because the job is based in England.
Once B&M crowns its chicken nugget connoisseur, the lucky taste tester will get £25 (about $34.50 in U.S. dollars) to spend monthly on fresh and frozen food in the local B&M store. OK, it might not pay the bills per se, and this hints that the taste testing involves more than just nuggets, but … imagine adding “chicken nugget expert” to your resume. Stands out more than “proficient in Microsoft Word.”
Can we make a nomination? Because “Silicon Valley” actor Thomas Middleditch has a background in rapping about chicken nuggets, which he discussed during an appearance on Conan O’Brien’s show.
Admittedly, the phrasing in the posted job description is a tad odd and *cough* cannibalistic-sounding. Take for instance this line: “You’ll want to take a bite out of this as we’re looking for a tasty new individual, who’ll be worth their weight in … food.” Huh?
It goes on to say: “Just like a good steak, this opportunity is rare and shouldn’t be diced with.”
As for the relevant experience, the listing outlines a few possible scenarios that might hint you’re a good fit for the job. They include getting a 20-count box of nuggets at McDonald’s and not sharing them; being the first in the kitchen whenever someone announces there is “cake,” and going to an event or party because there is free food. (Side note: My dog has been training his entire life for this job).
To apply, you’ll need to use your happy little chicken fingers to type up a paragraph on why you deserve the opportunity and what relevant experience you can, uh, bring to the table.
And, hey, we’re no career coaches … but from one chicken nugget lover to another, are you prepared for the tough interview questions like “ranch or barbecue?”
[H/t: Delish]
Brittany has contributed to publications including Men's Journal, Forbes, Women's Health, American Way, TripSavvy, Eat This, Not That!, Apartment Therapy, Denver Life Magazine, 5280, Livability, The Denver Post, Simplemost, USA Today Travel Tips, Make it Better, AAA publications, Reader's Digest, Discover Life and more. More.
