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Operate or tend cooking equipment, such as steam cooking vats, deep fry cookers, pressure cookers, kettles, and boilers, to prepare food products.


New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$38.5k

Annual median Salary

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Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.


86%

High school diploma or equivalent

14%

Post-secondary certificate

Careers

Typical Job Titles

Fryer Operator

Kettle Fry Cook Operator

Machine Operator

Retort Operator

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