Oven operator vs cook box filler

The differences between oven 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 an oven operator and a cook box filler. Additionally, an oven operator has an average salary of $34,253, which is higher than the $33,905 average annual salary of a cook box filler.

The top three skills for an oven operator include safety procedures, food safety and safety rules. The most important skills for a cook box filler are food handling, dishes, and food products.

Oven operator vs cook box filler overview

	Oven Operator	Cook Box Filler
Yearly salary	$34,253	$33,905
Hourly rate	$16.47	$16.30
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	55,259	74,541
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 47%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	3	3

Oven operator vs cook box filler salary

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

	Oven Operator	Cook Box Filler
Average salary	$34,253	$33,905
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $43,000	Between $25,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	Seattle, WA	-
Highest paying state	Hawaii	-
Best paying company	Marzetti	-
Best paying industry	Finance	-

Differences between oven operator and cook box filler education

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

	Oven Operator	Cook Box Filler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 54%	High School Diploma, 47%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Oven operator vs cook box filler demographics

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

	Oven Operator	Cook Box Filler
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 80.8% Female, 19.2%	Male, 56.3% Female, 43.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.0% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 11.5% White, 52.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.7%	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 oven operator and cook box filler duties and responsibilities

Oven operator example responsibilities.

Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
Execute GMP and QC procedures ensuring QA objectives.
Maintain QCCP log sheets as per QA protocol.
Utilize HACCP systems and GMPs to create sanitary product.
Follow all company and OSHA require safety policies and procedures.
Receive safety training on all equipment and machines by OSHA certify trainers.

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.

Oven operator vs cook box filler skills

Common oven operator skills

Safety Procedures, 19%
Food Safety, 19%
Safety Rules, 6%
Product Specifications, 5%
GMP, 5%
HACCP, 5%

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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