U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-3093.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders

Operate or tend cooking equipment, such as steam cooking vats, deep fry cookers, pressure cookers, kettles, and boilers, to prepare food products.

What this job is about

Ensure efficient operation and quality control of cooking machines.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Clean and sterilize equipment
Clean, wash, and sterilize equipment and the cooking area using appropriate solutions.
2
Read and interpret work orders
Read work orders, recipes, or formulas to determine cooking times and ingredient specifications.
3
Monitor and adjust cooking parameters
Observe gauges and adjust controls to maintain appropriate temperature and pressure during cooking.
4
Measure and load ingredients
Measure or weigh ingredients accurately and load them into cooking equipment as required.
5
Record production data
Record production and test data, including cooking times and temperature readings, for quality assurance.

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.