[Core] [57% incumbents] Read work orders, recipes, or formulas to determine cooking times and temperatures, and ingredient specifications.
  DWAs: Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. | Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Collect and examine product samples during production to test them for quality, color, content, consistency, viscosity, acidity, or specific gravity.
  DWAs: Inspect food products. | Collect samples of materials or products for testing.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Pour, dump, or load prescribed quantities of ingredients or products into cooking equipment, manually or using a hoist.
  DWAs: Load materials into production equipment. | Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Clean, wash, and sterilize equipment and cooking area, using water hoses, cleaning or sterilizing solutions, or rinses.
  DWAs: Clean work areas. | Sterilize food cooking or processing equipment.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Observe gauges, dials, and product characteristics, and adjust controls to maintain appropriate temperature, pressure, and flow of ingredients.
  DWAs: Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions. | Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Measure or weigh ingredients, using scales or measuring containers.
  DWAs: Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Tend or operate and control equipment, such as kettles, cookers, vats and tanks, and boilers, to cook ingredients or prepare products for further processing.
  DWAs: Operate cooking, baking, or other food preparation equipment.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Record production and test data, such as processing steps, temperature and steam readings, cooking time, batches processed, and test results.
  DWAs: Record operational or production data.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Set temperature, pressure, and time controls, and start conveyers, machines, or pumps.
  DWAs: Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment. | Operate pumping systems or equipment.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Turn valves or start pumps to add ingredients or drain products from equipment and to transfer products for storage, cooling, or further processing.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.

[Supplemental] [56% incumbents] Place products on conveyors or carts, and monitor product flow.
  DWAs: Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Remove cooked material or products from equipment.
  DWAs: Remove products or workpieces from production equipment.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Listen for malfunction alarms, and shut down equipment and notify supervisors when necessary.
  DWAs: Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions. | Operate cooking, baking, or other food preparation equipment. | Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Notify or signal other workers to operate equipment or when processing is complete.
  DWAs: Signal others to coordinate work activities.

[Supplemental] [55% incumbents] Activate agitators and paddles to mix or stir ingredients, stopping machines when ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
  DWAs: Operate mixing equipment.

[Supplemental] [55% incumbents] Operate auxiliary machines and equipment, such as grinders, canners, and molding presses, to prepare or further process products.
  DWAs: Operate grinding equipment.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Admit required amounts of water, steam, cooking oils, or compressed air into equipment, such as by opening water valves to cool mixtures to the desired consistency.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment controls to regulate coolant flow.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Production and Processing (imp:4.35 lvl:4.59) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Food Production (imp:3.80 lvl:3.39) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Administration and Management (imp:3.31 lvl:3.23) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Education and Training (imp:3.13 lvl:3.02) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Mechanical (imp:3.11 lvl:3.24) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  English Language (imp:2.81 lvl:2.89) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.64 lvl:2.93) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.60 lvl:1.46) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.53 lvl:1.99) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Chemistry (imp:2.30 lvl:2.61) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Mathematics (imp:2.19 lvl:1.93) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.15 lvl:2.32) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administrative (imp:2.10 lvl:1.58) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Psychology (imp:2.07 lvl:1.59) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.89) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.83) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.66) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.62 lvl:0.87) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Communications and Media (imp:1.60 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Foreign Language (imp:1.55) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Design (imp:1.48) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.48) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Transportation (imp:1.47 lvl:0.73) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Physics (imp:1.37) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Telecommunications (imp:1.34 lvl:0.65) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.30) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Law and Government (imp:1.28) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Biology (imp:1.25) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  History and Archeology (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Geography (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:2.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Control Precision (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.25) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Reaction Time (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Oral Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Rate Control (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Static Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Far Vision (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Number Facility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Visualization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Stamina (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Depth Perception (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Response Orientation (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Sound Localization (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Night Vision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.20 lvl:3.48) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.16 lvl:4.09) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Getting Information (imp:4.15 lvl:3.46) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.14 lvl:4.45) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.10 lvl:4.13) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.05 lvl:4.41) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.00 lvl:4.06) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.96 lvl:5.76) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.84 lvl:3.08) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.65 lvl:3.88) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.61 lvl:3.54) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.61 lvl:3.73) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.59 lvl:3.43) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.45 lvl:2.74) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Processing Information (imp:3.44 lvl:3.88) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.43 lvl:3.41) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.35 lvl:3.50) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.35 lvl:2.91) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.14 lvl:2.95) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.71 lvl:2.65) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Working with Computers (imp:2.59 lvl:2.28) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.56 lvl:1.56) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.51 lvl:2.74) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.44 lvl:3.09) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.43 lvl:2.08) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.35 lvl:2.51) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.34 lvl:2.39) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.30 lvl:1.99) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.28 lvl:2.68) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.09 lvl:2.43) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.07 lvl:1.39) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.02 lvl:1.62) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:1.85 lvl:1.49) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.84 lvl:1.53) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:1.83 lvl:1.43) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.73 lvl:1.23) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:1.73 lvl:1.17) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.70 lvl:1.16) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:1.58) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.41) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.27) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.02) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.82) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.16) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.92) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Integrity (imp:0.78) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.64) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.57) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cooperation (imp:0.45) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.38) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.16) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:0.06) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Initiative (imp:0.05) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Optimism (imp:-0.01) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.17) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Empathy (imp:-0.17) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.27) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Humility (imp:-0.30) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.47) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.54) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.69) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Time Management (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Persuasion (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Technology Design (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Repairing (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Programming (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 31,250
  annual_median    : $41,590
  annual_pct10     : $31,680
  annual_pct25     : $36,190
  annual_pct75     : $47,380
  annual_pct90     : $54,410
  annual_mean      : $42,570
  hourly_median    : $20.00

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Washington ($51,100)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($25,480)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.005x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (42 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   25,130  median: $  43,410
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:    2,990  median: $  36,640
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    1,600  median: $  39,230
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      870  median: $  36,430
  Retail Trade                             emp:      470  median: $  38,240

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (5 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:   25,130  median: $  43,410
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:    2,990  median: $  36,640
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    1,600  median: $  39,230
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      870  median: $  36,430
  Retail Trade                             emp:      470  median: $  38,240

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license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T23:06:34.128650Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Curing (food preservation) (similarity: 0.3529)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curing_(food_preservation)
  QID: Q1503716
  Extract: Curing is any of various food preservation and flavoring processes of foods such as meat, fish and vegetables, by the addition of salt, with the aim of drawing moisture out of the food by the process of osmosis. Because curing increases the solute concentration in the food and hence decreases its wa

  Title: Filipino cuisine (similarity: 0.2759)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filipino_cuisine
  QID: Q1520796
  Extract: Filipino cuisine includes the food traditions of more than a hundred ethnolinguistic groups across the Philippine archipelago. Most widely known Filipino dishes come from the culinary practices of groups such as the Ilocano, Pangasinan, Kapampangan, Tagalog, Bicolano, Visayan, Chavacano, and Maranao

  Title: List of dried foods (similarity: 0.1639)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dried_foods
  QID: Q17097831
  Extract: This is a list of dried foods. Food drying is a method of food preservation that works by removing water from the food, which inhibits the growth of bacteria and has been practiced worldwide since ancient times to preserve food. Where or when dehydration as a food preservation technique was invented

  Title: Burger King products (similarity: 0.2903)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burger_King_products
  QID: Q4998550
  Extract: When the predecessor of international fast food restaurant chain Burger King (BK) first opened in 1953, its menu predominantly consisted of hamburgers, French fries, soft drinks, milkshakes, and desserts. After being acquired by its Miami, Florida franchisees and renamed in 1954, BK began expanding 

  Title: Colonel Sanders (similarity: 0.4211)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonel_Sanders
  QID: Q120450
  Extract: Harland David Sanders, commonly known as Colonel Sanders, was an American entrepreneur and founder of fast food chicken restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). He later acted as the company's brand ambassador and symbol. His name and image are still symbols of the company today.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Comprehensive O*NET data provides detailed work activities, skills, and knowledge requirements. Clear distinction from food service roles through industrial focus and equipment specialization.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T01:16:22.882886+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,790
tokens_output        : 4,075
cost_usd             : $0.044567
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists for this industrial food production role. The closest semantic matches relate to food preservation and preparation methods rather than the machinery operation aspect of this occupation.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders operate large-scale cooking equipment in manufacturing settings to prepare food products according to specifications. They monitor steam cooking vats, deep fry cookers, pressure cookers, kettles, and boilers while maintaining precise temperature, pressure, and timing controls. These workers ensure product quality through continuous monitoring and testing while documenting production data for compliance and quality assurance.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Operators begin by reading work orders and recipes to determine cooking specifications for ingredient quantities, temperatures, and timing. They load prescribed amounts of ingredients into cooking equipment using hoists or manual methods, then set temperature and pressure controls before starting conveyers and pumps. Throughout production, they continuously observe gauges and dials, adjusting controls to maintain optimal conditions while collecting product samples to test for quality, color, and consistency. They document all production data including processing steps, temperature readings, and batch information. Between batches, they clean and sterilize equipment using water hoses and specialized cleaning solutions.

WHO THRIVES:
This role suits individuals with strong attention to detail and reliability who can work effectively in manufacturing environments. Successful operators possess good problem sensitivity and the ability to notice when something might go wrong with equipment or product quality. They have steady hands for precise control adjustments and can maintain focus while monitoring multiple gauges and indicators simultaneously. The work requires people who are comfortable with routine tasks but can think critically when problems arise, as they must quickly identify and resolve issues that could affect product quality or safety.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma with on-the-job training provided by employers to learn specific equipment and safety procedures. Some workers enter with post-secondary certificates in food production or related manufacturing fields, which can provide advantages in understanding food safety and production processes. Previous experience in food service or basic manufacturing can be helpful but is not typically required as training is provided.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced operators can advance to lead operator or supervisor positions overseeing multiple production lines or shifts. Some progress to quality control specialist roles or move into equipment maintenance and repair positions. Others transition to related manufacturing roles like Food Batchmakers or advance to production planning and scheduling positions with additional education.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Employment of 31,250 workers nationwide with median annual wages of $41,590 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $31,680 to $54,410 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic wage variation is moderate with Washington offering the highest wages at $51,100 compared to Puerto Rico at $25,480, representing a 2.00x ratio. Manufacturing accounts for 80% of employment at 25,130 positions, followed by accommodation and food services at 2,990 jobs. Demand remains stable as food manufacturing continues to be essential, though automation may gradually reduce the need for manual monitoring in some facilities.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Moderate automation risk as advanced sensors and automated control systems increasingly handle routine monitoring and adjustment tasks. However, human oversight remains essential for quality assessment, problem-solving, and equipment maintenance tasks that require judgment and adaptability.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Food Batchmakers (51-3092.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve operating food production equipment and monitoring cooking processes with shared activities like controlling machines and documenting production data.
    data: Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.1)
    data: Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.2)
    data: Production and Processing knowledge (imp:4.3)
  [knowledge_overlap] Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders (51-3091.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Significant overlap in Food Production knowledge and Production and Processing expertise required for operating thermal food processing equipment.
    data: Food Production knowledge (imp:3.8)
    data: Production and Processing (imp:4.3)
    data: temperature control tasks
  [skill_overlap] Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders (51-9051.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require Operations Monitoring and Operation and Control skills for managing heated processing equipment.
    data: Operations Monitoring (imp:3.5)
    data: Operation and Control (imp:3.1)
    data: Control Precision ability (imp:3.1)
  [career_pathway] Cooks, Restaurant (35-2014.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Food production knowledge and cooking experience can transfer between industrial and restaurant cooking environments, representing different scales of food preparation.
    data: Food Production knowledge (imp:3.8)
    data: cooking equipment operation
    data: temperature monitoring
  [transferable_skill] Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-9023.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Quality Control Analysis and Operations Monitoring skills transfer directly between food processing machinery operation roles.
    data: Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.8)
    data: Operations Monitoring (imp:3.5)
    data: production monitoring tasks

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['food cooking machine', 'cooking equipment operator', 'steam cooking vat', 'deep fry cooker', 'pressure cooker operator', 'kettle operator', 'food production equipment', 'cooking machine tender']
  exclude_keywords : ['chef', 'restaurant cook', 'food service', 'baker', 'kitchen staff']
  title_patterns   : ['*cooking machine*', '*cooker operator*', '*food equipment*', '*cooking equipment*', '*machine tender*']
  common_variations: ['cooking machine operator', 'food cooker operator', 'cooking equipment tender', 'industrial cooking operator', 'food processing machine operator', 'steam cooker operator', 'pressure cooker tender', 'cooking vat operator']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'food', 'production', 'products', 'materials', 'control', 'principles', 'cooking', 'quality', 'includes', 'operate', 'monitoring', 'objects', 'ideas', 'product', 'ingredients', 'controls', 'processing']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  55  0.01914  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:42%  dwas:29%  onet_tasks:16%
tendency                   42  0.01461  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     41  0.01427  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:93%  dwas:5%  inference:2%
food                       31  0.01079  wikipedia            wikipedia:48%  inference:32%  dwas:13%
production                 25  0.00870  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:32%  inference:32%  dwas:28%
products                   23  0.00800  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:30%  dwas:26%  onet_dimensions:22%
materials                  17  0.00592  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:59%  dwas:41%
control                    16  0.00557  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:19%  onet_tasks:6%
principles                 16  0.00557  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
cooking                    14  0.00487  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:36%  inference:36%  dwas:21%
quality                    14  0.00487  inference            inference:50%  onet_dimensions:43%  onet_tasks:7%
includes                   13  0.00452  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
operate                    12  0.00417  dwas                 dwas:42%  onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:25%
monitoring                 12  0.00417  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
objects                    12  0.00417  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ideas                      11  0.00383  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
product                    10  0.00348  inference            inference:40%  onet_tasks:30%  onet_dimensions:20%
ingredients                10  0.00348  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:70%  dwas:10%  wikipedia:10%
controls                   10  0.00348  dwas                 dwas:40%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:20%
processing                 10  0.00348  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:40%  onet_dimensions:40%  dwas:10%
machines                   10  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  onet_tasks:30%
problems                   10  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
techniques                 10  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                    10  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
activities                 10  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
body                       10  0.00348  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
problem                     9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
procedures                  9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
services                    8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:12%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
events                      8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%