Doughnut fryer vs cook box filler

The differences between doughnut fryers and cook box fillers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-3 months to become both a doughnut fryer and a cook box filler. Additionally, a cook box filler has an average salary of $33,905, which is higher than the $32,166 average annual salary of a doughnut fryer.

The top three skills for a doughnut fryer include mixes, and . The most important skills for a cook box filler are food handling, dishes, and food products.

Doughnut fryer vs cook box filler overview

	Doughnut Fryer	Cook Box Filler
Yearly salary	$32,166	$33,905
Hourly rate	$15.46	$16.30
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	302	74,541
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 47%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	3	3

Doughnut fryer vs cook box filler salary

Doughnut fryers and cook box fillers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Doughnut Fryer	Cook Box Filler
Average salary	$32,166	$33,905
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $44,000	Between $25,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between doughnut fryer and cook box filler education

There are a few differences between a doughnut fryer and a cook box filler in terms of educational background:

	Doughnut Fryer	Cook Box Filler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 47%
Most common major	Graphic Communications	Business
Most common college	-	-

Doughnut fryer vs cook box filler demographics

Here are the differences between doughnut fryers' and cook box fillers' demographics:

	Doughnut Fryer	Cook Box Filler
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 48.0% Female, 52.0%	Male, 56.3% Female, 43.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.2% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 12.3% White, 57.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.1% Asian, 13.6% White, 52.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between doughnut fryer and cook box filler duties and responsibilities

Doughnut fryer example responsibilities.

Operate computerized fryers, freezer tunnels and equipment, computerize vertical-fill packaging line, and computerize extruder equipment.
Oversee and maintain boilers and dryers.

Cook box filler example responsibilities.

Develop ability to manage multiple stations simultaneously while maintaining high levels of culinary excellence.
Work as a fill-in cook; prep and prepare meals per customer orders, do dishes and other require clean-up
Cleaned/Organize kitchen area, maintain grill, fryers, freezers, refrigerators.
Develop ability to manage multiple stations simultaneously while maintaining high levels of culinary excellence.
Maintain and follow proper hygiene and sanitation standards.

Doughnut fryer vs cook box filler skills

Common doughnut fryer skills

Mixes, 100%

Common cook box filler skills

Food Handling, 53%
Dishes, 45%
Food Products, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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