Careers · Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders · Illinois
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Illinois
Food cooking machine operators and tenders run and monitor large-scale cooking equipment like steam vats, deep fryers, pressure cookers, kettles, and boilers in food manufacturing and processing facilities. They prepare food products according to recipes and safety standards, adjusting temperatures and times as needed In Illinois the median pay is $42,670 a year, 3% above the national median of $41,590.
$42,670median pay in Illinois, per year
$36,490–$47,200middle half earn
2,460employed in Illinois
$41,590U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Illinois
3open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Illinois or remote
2employers hiring
2posted in the last 7 days
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operations MonitoringReading ComprehensionMonitoringOperation and ControlActive ListeningCritical ThinkingCoordinationComplex Problem Solving
Knowledge areas
Production and ProcessingFood ProductionAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingMechanicalEnglish Language
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders.
Licenses and training in Illinois
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders pay in other states
Washington · $51,100Utah · $48,620Massachusetts · $47,960Iowa · $47,900Michigan · $47,260Minnesota · $47,250Colorado · $46,900Kansas · $45,850New York · $45,680Tennessee · $45,620
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against food cooking machine operators and tenders and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 51-3093.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.