Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Food Processing Workers

Food processing workers in healthcare refer to workers who are responsible for processing and preparing food for use in healthcare settings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. These workers may work in a central kitchen or other food processing facility, where they are responsible for tasks such as cutting and chopping ingredients, cooking and preparing food, and packaging and labeling finished products.

Some specific examples of food processing workers in healthcare include:

Food production workers: These workers are responsible for preparing and processing food according to specific recipes and instructions. They may be responsible for tasks such as chopping and slicing ingredients, cooking and frying foods, and assembling finished dishes.

Food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators: These workers operate machinery that roasts, bakes, or dries food products. They may be responsible for adjusting machine settings, monitoring the progress of the food being processed, and ensuring that products are of high quality.

Packaging and filling machine operators: These workers operate machinery that packages and labels finished food products for distribution to healthcare facilities. They may be responsible for setting up and adjusting the machinery, monitoring the packaging process, and ensuring that the finished products meet quality standards.

Overall, food processing workers in healthcare play an important role in ensuring that patients, residents, and staff have access to a variety of nutritious and appealing food products.