Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders

Job Outlook Summary
Future Prospects
Employment Demand
Employment Size & Change

This occupation employs 30,700 people now, and is projected to grow to 31,100 over the next 10 years — an increase of 300 jobs (+1%).

Occupational Openings

There are 4,100 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected 30 jobs created from growth and 4,100 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 1,400 people are expected to retire and 2,600 are expected to switch occupations.