Pasteurizer vs table runner

The differences between pasteurizers and table runners can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a pasteurizer has an average salary of $35,129, which is higher than the $32,530 average annual salary of a table runner.

The top three skills for a pasteurizer include food safety, troubleshoot and PPE. The most important skills for a table runner are bus tables, reset tables, and customer service.

Pasteurizer vs table runner overview

	Pasteurizer	Table Runner
Yearly salary	$35,129	$32,530
Hourly rate	$16.89	$15.64
Growth rate	-	17%
Number of jobs	1,270	14,411
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 55%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

Pasteurizer vs table runner salary

Pasteurizers and table runners have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pasteurizer	Table Runner
Average salary	$35,129	$32,530
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $46,000	Between $25,000 And $42,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between pasteurizer and table runner education

There are a few differences between a pasteurizer and a table runner in terms of educational background:

	Pasteurizer	Table Runner
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 55%
Most common major	Business	Criminal Justice
Most common college	-	-

Pasteurizer vs table runner demographics

Here are the differences between pasteurizers' and table runners' demographics:

	Pasteurizer	Table Runner
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 87.3% Female, 12.7%	Male, 48.6% Female, 51.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.5% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.0% Asian, 1.5% White, 67.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 12.2% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Asian, 1.8% White, 69.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between pasteurizer and table runner duties and responsibilities

Pasteurizer example responsibilities.

Follow all: OSHA, GMP, HACCP, and plant policies and procedures while achieving production goals.
Measure sanitizing chemicals, heating up temperature to operate CIP mode silos, production lines cylinders, and flavor tanks.
Maintain a clean work area following housekeeping and GMP guidelines.
Sample batches being work on and submit them to QC for approval or adjusting.
Lock out tag out equipment and ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems with limit help from maintenance.
Maintain time/temp logs for HTST press systems, conduct fat and solids tests on all finish product.

Table runner example responsibilities.

Manage expediter window paying close attention to garnishes and presentation.
Maintain VIP guest list and ensure all VIP guest list members are accommodate appropriately.
Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assign station and service areas.
Skil in mixing, garnishing and serving specialize drinks.

Pasteurizer vs table runner skills

Common pasteurizer skills

Food Safety, 31%
Troubleshoot, 22%
PPE, 15%
Htst, 8%
Silos, 8%
GMP, 7%

Common table runner skills

Bus Tables, 45%
Reset Tables, 41%
Customer Service, 15%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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