Fryer operator vs assistant operator

The differences between fryer operators and assistant operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 1-3 months to become a fryer operator, becoming an assistant operator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a fryer operator has an average salary of $38,243, which is higher than the $37,607 average annual salary of an assistant operator.

The top three skills for a fryer operator include oven temperatures, safety regulations and fryers. The most important skills for an assistant operator are customer service, ladders, and safety procedures.

Fryer operator vs assistant operator overview

	Fryer Operator	Assistant Operator
Yearly salary	$38,243	$37,607
Hourly rate	$18.39	$18.08
Growth rate	4%	-8%
Number of jobs	29,901	88,093
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Average age	44	50
Years of experience	3	2

Fryer operator vs assistant operator salary

Fryer operators and assistant operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Fryer Operator	Assistant Operator
Average salary	$38,243	$37,607
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $53,000	Between $28,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Massachusetts General Hospital
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between fryer operator and assistant operator education

There are a few differences between a fryer operator and an assistant operator in terms of educational background:

	Fryer Operator	Assistant Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 38%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	Western Carolina University

Fryer operator vs assistant operator demographics

Here are the differences between fryer operators' and assistant operators' demographics:

	Fryer Operator	Assistant Operator
Average age	44	50
Gender ratio	Male, 81.6% Female, 18.4%	Male, 76.8% Female, 23.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.0% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 20.7% Asian, 13.7% White, 50.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 3.8% White, 66.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	7%	6%

Differences between fryer operator and assistant operator duties and responsibilities

Fryer operator example responsibilities.

Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Activate agitators and paddles in order to mix and stir ingredients, stopping machines when ingredients are thoroughly mix.
Monitor combat missions through satellite and computer global positioning systems in order to prepare accurate reports for unit commanders.
Monitor checkout stations to ensure that they have adequate cash available and that they are staffed appropriately.

Assistant operator example responsibilities.

Manage proper removal and allocation for full yarn spindles.
Manage the master calendar and schedule resources such as communication equipment, weapons, transportation and ammunition forecast and delivery.
Maintain current MSHA training requirements.
Coordinate special movement of ISO tanks.
Certify in MSHA hard-rock mine safety.
Maintain spinning/winding machines by putting idle spindles and cones back into production.

Fryer operator vs assistant operator skills

Common fryer operator skills

Oven Temperatures, 30%
Safety Regulations, 28%
Fryers, 12%
RAN, 9%
Quality Checks, 7%
Dryers, 6%

Common assistant operator skills

Customer Service, 28%
Ladders, 11%
Safety Procedures, 9%
Safety Committee, 6%
Quality Checks, 6%
PPE, 5%