Fryer operator vs cook box filler

The differences between fryer operators 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 fryer operator and a cook box filler. Additionally, a fryer operator has an average salary of $38,243, which is higher than the $33,905 average annual salary of a cook box filler.

The top three skills for a fryer operator include oven temperatures, safety regulations and fryers. The most important skills for a cook box filler are food handling, dishes, and food products.

Fryer operator vs cook box filler overview

	Fryer Operator	Cook Box Filler
Yearly salary	$38,243	$33,905
Hourly rate	$18.39	$16.30
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	29,901	74,541
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 47%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	3	3

Fryer operator vs cook box filler salary

Fryer operators and cook box fillers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Fryer Operator	Cook Box Filler
Average salary	$38,243	$33,905
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $53,000	Between $25,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between fryer operator and cook box filler education

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

	Fryer Operator	Cook Box Filler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 55%	High School Diploma, 47%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Fryer operator vs cook box filler demographics

Here are the differences between fryer operators' and cook box fillers' demographics:

	Fryer Operator	Cook Box Filler
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 81.6% Female, 18.4%	Male, 56.3% Female, 43.7%
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, 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 fryer operator and cook box filler 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.

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.

Fryer operator vs cook box filler skills

Common fryer operator skills

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

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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