PHILADELPHIA, PA – To protect its culinary heritage, Pennsylvania has passed a strict “Cheesesteak Integrity Law.” This mandates that every single restaurant, food truck, and corner deli selling the iconic sandwich must employ a certified Philly Cheesesteak Authenticator (PCA).
The PCA’s job is crucial: they use specialized equipment to test the quality of the beef, the melt of the cheese (Whiz only!), and the structural integrity of the roll. This quality control measure has created thousands of highly specialized culinary jobs, including:
- Roll Compression Analyst: Measuring the perfect “squish factor” of the bread.
- Provolone Viscosity Scientist: Ensuring the cheese has the ideal drip consistency.
- Onion Caramelization Inspector: Judging the exact shade of brown for fried onions.
The Hoagie and History Academy is now flooded with students seeking the lucrative PCA certification. Graduates are highly paid, and the job includes mandatory “taste-testing” benefits. Pennsylvania is dedicated to having the highest-quality standardized street food in the nation.