Food processor vs kitchen worker

The differences between food processors and kitchen workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a food processor has an average salary of $31,432, which is higher than the $28,720 average annual salary of a kitchen worker.

The top three skills for a food processor include food safety, assembly line and GMP. The most important skills for a kitchen worker are cleanliness, food handling, and kitchen equipment.

Food processor vs kitchen worker overview

	Food Processor	Kitchen Worker
Yearly salary	$31,432	$28,720
Hourly rate	$15.11	$13.81
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	54,339	86,773
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 44%
Average age	37	37
Years of experience	-	-

Food processor vs kitchen worker salary

Food processors and kitchen workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Food Processor	Kitchen Worker
Average salary	$31,432	$28,720
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $38,000	Between $22,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	Hillsboro, OR	Santa Rosa, CA
Highest paying state	Oregon	Washington
Best paying company	E.W. Grobbel Sons	Kemps
Best paying industry	Finance	Education

Differences between food processor and kitchen worker education

There are a few differences between a food processor and a kitchen worker in terms of educational background:

	Food Processor	Kitchen Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 42%	High School Diploma, 44%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Food processor vs kitchen worker demographics

Here are the differences between food processors' and kitchen workers' demographics:

	Food Processor	Kitchen Worker
Average age	37	37
Gender ratio	Male, 60.2% Female, 39.8%	Male, 61.0% Female, 39.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 21.3% Asian, 8.5% White, 52.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 7.0% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between food processor and kitchen worker duties and responsibilities

Food processor example responsibilities.

Manage and instruct workers in the art of food preparation as culinary team leader.
Take orders and run cash register.
Pull pallets of meals into work area using pallet jacks.
Handle and process numerous types of livestock in strict accordance to USDA guidelines.
Inspect incoming pallets of package food items for damages and defects prior to distribution to airport vendors.
Bag groceries, load into cart, and help customers carry and load purchase groceries outside to their vehicles.

Kitchen worker example responsibilities.

Ensure cleanliness of surroundings and sterilization/sanitation of kitchen prep area and food trays.
Clean floors, dishes, stoves and pots.
Prepare for opening the next morning by cleaning and shutting down fryers and broiler.
Work well with other employees-Maintain cleanliness of areas assigned-perform a variety of services-follow property policies and procedures-oversee own responsibilities
Remove wash dishware, flatware, and glassware from dishwasher and stack them according to size and likeness for future use.
Sanitize heavy equipment including dishwasher, mixer and slicer.

Food processor vs kitchen worker skills

Common food processor skills

Food Safety, 23%
Assembly Line, 12%
GMP, 10%
Food Preparation, 7%
Food Processing Equipment, 6%
Pallet Jack, 6%

Common kitchen worker skills

Cleanliness, 17%
Food Handling, 13%
Kitchen Equipment, 12%
Food Service, 10%
Customer Service, 8%
Patients, 8%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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