Most people that have this job that sounds rather dreamy actually have rather boring degrees in food science. They are food scientists. The most likely avenue for employment is working for an ice-creamer manufacturer, which should come as no real surprise. The ice cream taster might be expected to perform other duties as well, such as evaluating ice cream, not just for taste but also for texture, smell, consistency and a wide range of other elements. But let’s face it, at the end of the day, it will be the taste that matters the most.