Ice cream maker vs cheese processor

The differences between ice cream makers and cheese processors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-3 months to become both an ice cream maker and a cheese processor. Additionally, a cheese processor has an average salary of $42,256, which is higher than the $34,224 average annual salary of an ice cream maker.

Ice cream maker vs cheese processor overview

	Ice Cream Maker	Cheese Processor
Yearly salary	$34,224	$42,256
Hourly rate	$16.45	$20.32
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	7,446	6,205
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 31%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	3	3

Ice cream maker vs cheese processor salary

Ice cream makers and cheese processors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Ice Cream Maker	Cheese Processor
Average salary	$34,224	$42,256
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $45,000	Between $32,000 And $55,000
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Differences between ice cream maker and cheese processor education

There are a few differences between an ice cream maker and a cheese processor in terms of educational background:

	Ice Cream Maker	Cheese Processor
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Ice cream maker vs cheese processor demographics

Here are the differences between ice cream makers' and cheese processors' demographics:

	Ice Cream Maker	Cheese Processor
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 43.3% Female, 56.7%	Male, 83.0% Female, 17.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.8% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 6.8% White, 58.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 5.4% White, 58.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between ice cream maker and cheese processor duties and responsibilities

Ice cream maker example responsibilities.

Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the restaurant including all tables, floors, windows, beverage station, restrooms, etc.
Close and clean the store to make sure cleanliness are up to health and safety codes.
Position cans on dumping pivot and push button to tilt pivot and dump ice onto conveyor platform.

Cheese processor example responsibilities.

Manage the project schedule and design the PowerPoint presentation.
Work directly with mortgage lenders and foreclosure attorneys to negotiate timely and cost effective repayment plans or modifications for delinquent loans.
Process chemical mixes from automate controls PLC systems.
Used distillation/fractionation process for alcohol recovery DCS and PLC programs to control reaction processes and blending.
Maintain confidentiality of all company and patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Ice cream maker vs cheese processor skills

Common ice cream maker skills

Quality Checks, 17%
Customer Service, 14%
Troubleshoot Equipment, 11%
Safety Specifications, 8%
Product Quality, 6%
General Maintenance, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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