Fermentation operator vs table runner

The differences between fermentation operators and table runners can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a fermentation operator has an average salary of $42,116, which is higher than the $32,530 average annual salary of a table runner.

The top three skills for a fermentation operator include harvest, fermenters and GMP. The most important skills for a table runner are bus tables, reset tables, and customer service.

Fermentation operator vs table runner overview

	Fermentation Operator	Table Runner
Yearly salary	$42,116	$32,530
Hourly rate	$20.25	$15.64
Growth rate	-7%	17%
Number of jobs	27,763	14,411
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Fermentation operator vs table runner salary

Fermentation operators and table runners have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Fermentation Operator	Table Runner
Average salary	$42,116	$32,530
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $60,000	Between $25,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between fermentation operator and table runner education

There are a few differences between a fermentation operator and a table runner in terms of educational background:

	Fermentation Operator	Table Runner
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 47%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Microbiology	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Fermentation operator vs table runner demographics

Here are the differences between fermentation operators' and table runners' demographics:

	Fermentation Operator	Table Runner
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 91.3% Female, 8.7%	Male, 48.6% Female, 51.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.4% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 1.5% White, 67.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Asian, 1.8% White, 69.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between fermentation operator and table runner duties and responsibilities

Fermentation operator example responsibilities.

Manage distillation process to determine product specification compliance, and prepare unit for shutdown or turnaround process.
Monitor equipment and process; troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems that affect quality or production and direct maintenance in repairs.
Move to the assembly department building electrical panels, installing electrical panels, installing various electrical devices on new centrifuges.

Table runner example responsibilities.

Manage expediter window paying close attention to garnishes and presentation.
Maintain VIP guest list and ensure all VIP guest list members are accommodate appropriately.
Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assign station and service areas.
Skil in mixing, garnishing and serving specialize drinks.

Fermentation operator vs table runner skills

Common fermentation operator skills

Harvest, 58%
Fermenters, 12%
GMP, 8%
PLC, 6%
Process Equipment, 4%
Troubleshoot, 4%

Common table runner skills

Bus Tables, 45%
Reset Tables, 41%
Customer Service, 15%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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