Food batchmakers
SOC Code: 51-3092Also known as:
Almond Paste Mixer, Back of House Team Member, Batch Blender, Batch Maker, Batch Mixer
Median Annual Salary
$40,790
+6.9% growth (2024-2034)
24K
Openings/Year
174K
Current Jobs
What Food batchmakers Do
Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes candy makers and cheese makers.
💰 Salary
$40,790
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
+6.9%
Faster than average
🎓 Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
24K
Projected average per year
📚 On-the-Job Training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Expected training period
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
173,500
Projected Employment (2034)
185,400
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Top Skills Required
Operations Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Speaking
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- Record production and test data for each food product batch, such as the ingredients used, temperature, test results, and time cycle.
- Clean and sterilize vats and factory processing areas.
- Set up, operate, and tend equipment that cooks, mixes, blends, or processes ingredients in the manufacturing of food products, according to formulas or recipes.
- Mix or blend ingredients, according to recipes, using a paddle or an agitator, or by controlling vats that heat and mix ingredients.
- Follow recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet, or color.
- Give directions to other workers who are assisting in the batchmaking process.
- Select and measure or weigh ingredients, using English or metric measures and balance scales.
- Press switches and turn knobs to start, adjust, and regulate equipment, such as beaters, extruders, discharge pipes, and salt pumps.
- Determine mixing sequences, based on knowledge of temperature effects and of the solubility of specific ingredients.
- Observe and listen to equipment to detect possible malfunctions, such as leaks or plugging, and report malfunctions or undesirable tastes to supervisors.
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
High School Diploma
O*NET recommended level
Degree Programs for Food batchmakers
These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a food batchmakers:
Brewing Science
118 degrees awarded •
17 colleges offer this program
Zymology/Fermentation Science
74 degrees awarded •
4 colleges offer this program
Best Colleges for Becoming a Food batchmakers
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become food batchmakers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do food batchmakers make?
The median annual salary for food batchmakers is $40,790.
What education do food batchmakers need?
Most food batchmakers positions require a high school diploma or equivalent.
Common degree programs include Brewing Science, Zymology/Fermentation Science.
Is becoming food batchmakers a good career choice?
Food batchmakers is projected to see +6.9% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which is faster than average for all occupations. With approximately 24,200 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for food batchmakers?
Top colleges for aspiring food batchmakers include
University of Kentucky, Auburn University, Colorado State University-Fort Collins, Middle Tennessee State University, Grand Valley State University.
These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to food batchmakers?
Food batchmakers may also be known as: Almond Paste Mixer, Back of House Team Member, Batch Blender, Batch Maker, Batch Mixer, Batcher, Batching Operator, Batter Mixer, Biscuit Maker, Blend Operator, Blender, Blender Operator, Blending Machine Operator, Blow Up Operator, Bologna Maker, Bran Mixer, Bread Molder, Brewery Technician, Brewing Technician, Brine Maker.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.