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How a hydroelectric production manager can use AI, task by task

O*NET 11-3051.06: Hydroelectric Production ManagersMedian pay $126,060/year (BLS, May 2025)18 tasksJob Zone 3: Medium preparation

Manage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor hydroelectric plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

Type your own title and every prompt on this page updates to match. Also called: Hydroelectric Station Supervisor (Hydro Station Supervisor), Plant Manager, Power Plant Superintendent, Power Plant Supervisor, Power Project Manager.

Where AI fits in this job

AI-ready 15%AI-assist 29%Stays human 56%

Share of the job's tasks, weighted by how important and how frequent each task is (O*NET ratings). 3 AI-ready, 6 AI-assist and 9 human-led tasks out of 18. This measures where AI can help, not whether the job will disappear.

Information & paperwork
Thinking & planning
People & communication
Leading & teaching
Hands-on & physical

Shape of the job: importance of each kind of work activity (O*NET, 1 to 5).

AI can draft these 3

AI produces a usable first pass. You review it, fix it and own it.

Maintain records of hydroelectric facility operations, maintenance, or repairs.

Daily

AI writes the first draft from your notes; you check every fact.

Show prompt & steps

Give AI your rough notes, numbers or last version and it will turn them into a clean, well-structured first draft. You check every fact and figure before it goes anywhere.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a hydroelectric production manager. Part of my job is to maintain records of hydroelectric facility operations, maintenance, or repairs.

Context: We use Microsoft Word.
Program: [describe]
Records: [schedules, budgets, campaigns]

Draft a record-keeping format. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Sustainability records

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you maintain records of hydroelectric facility operations, maintenance and repairs (today).
Step 2Fill in [Program] and [Records] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every fact, name and number against your source before it goes anywhere.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 4.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Maintain operational records for green energy processes or other environmentally-sustainable activities..

Develop or implement policy evaluation procedures for hydroelectric generation activities.

Monthly

AI writes the first draft from your notes; you check every fact.

Show prompt & steps

Give AI your rough notes, numbers or last version and it will turn them into a clean, well-structured first draft. You check every fact and figure before it goes anywhere.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a hydroelectric production manager. Part of my job is to develop or implement policy evaluation procedures for hydroelectric generation activities.

Context: We use Microsoft Word.
Activity: [program, initiative, campaign]
Questions: [what success means]

Draft evaluation methods, data collection and analysis. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Evaluation procedure

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop or implement policy evaluation procedures.
Step 2Fill in [Activity] and [Questions] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check you can actually collect the data.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 3.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Develop procedures to evaluate organizational activities.. Also involves: Implement organizational process or policy changes..

Create or enforce hydrostation voltage schedules.

Weekly

AI drafts the plan, schedule or checklist for you to adjust.

Show prompt & steps

Describe the goal, the people and the constraints, and AI drafts the plan, schedule or checklist. You adjust it to what you know about real life on the ground.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a hydroelectric production manager. Part of my job is to create or enforce hydrostation voltage schedules.

Context: We use Microsoft Project and Personnel scheduling software; the work draws on mechanical, public safety and security and engineering and technology.
Activities: [classes, operations, programs]
Constraints: [rooms, staff, times]

Draft a schedule and flag conflicts. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

10-minute exercise: Activity schedule

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you create or enforce hydrostation voltage schedules (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Activities] and [Constraints] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Cross out anything that won't work on the ground and ask AI to revise with your corrections.

AI doesn't know your people, your site or your history. Treat its plan as a starting point to react to.

Importance 3.7/5 · O*NET work activity: Schedule activities or facility use..

AI can help you prep these 6

AI speeds up the prep, drafting or thinking. The core of the task is still yours.

Supervise or monitor hydroelectric facility operations to ensure that generation or mechanical equipment conform to applicable regulations or standards.

Weekly

AI pre-checks against the rules; the sign-off stays with you.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI as a first-pass checker against a list of rules or standards. The final judgment and sign-off stay with you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a hydroelectric production manager. Part of my job is to supervise or monitor hydroelectric facility operations to ensure that generation or mechanical equipment conform to applicable regulations or standards.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, public safety and security and engineering and technology.
Program: [describe]
Standards: [policy, regulation]

Check progress against each standard. Make a table: requirement, met / not met / unclear, and the exact evidence.

10-minute exercise: Green program compliance

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you supervise or monitor hydroelectric facility operations (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Program] and [Standards] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Do your usual review too, and note what AI caught and what it missed. Confirm the rules against the current official source.

AI can miss things and sound sure about it. Use it to catch extra problems, not as the final check.

Rules and regulations vary by place and change often. Confirm against the official source before relying on anything.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Evaluate green operations or programs for compliance with standards or regulations.. Also involves: Direct green energy production operations..

Develop or implement projects to improve efficiency, economy, or effectiveness of hydroelectric plant operations.

Monthly

AI lays out options and timelines to react to.

Show prompt & steps

AI can lay out options, timelines and checklists to react to. Fitting it to your people, budget and situation is your call.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a hydroelectric production manager. Part of my job is to develop or implement projects to improve efficiency, economy, or effectiveness of hydroelectric plant operations.

Context: We use Microsoft Project and Personnel scheduling software; the work draws on mechanical, public safety and security and engineering and technology.
Change: [new policy, goal, procedure]
People affected: [teams, roles]

Draft a rollout plan: steps, owners, communications, training, and how we'll know it's working. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

10-minute exercise: Roll out a policy change

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop or implement projects to improve efficiency.
Step 2Fill in [Change] and [People affected] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Cross out steps that won't work in practice and assign owners for the rest.

AI doesn't know your people, your site or your history. Treat its plan as a starting point to react to.

Importance 3.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Implement organizational process or policy changes.. Also involves: Develop sustainable organizational policies or practices..

Provide technical direction in the erection or commissioning of hydroelectric equipment or supporting electrical or mechanical systems.

Monthly

AI helps you prepare clearer wording and likely questions.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare: simpler wording, analogies, likely questions and a one-page handout. The conversation itself is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a hydroelectric production manager. Part of my job is to provide technical direction in the erection or commissioning of hydroelectric equipment or supporting electrical or mechanical systems.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, public safety and security and engineering and technology.
Technology: [hydro, water resources]
Audience: [communities, crews]

Explain technical guidance clearly. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

10-minute exercise: Green tech advice

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you provide technical direction.
Step 2Fill in [Technology] and [Audience] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every answer is right for your workplace before you share it. Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site procedure before you rely on it.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Safety-critical: AI output is a starting point. Follow your site's procedures and the manufacturer's guidance.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Advise others on green energy or related technologies..

Identify and communicate power system emergencies.

Monthly

AI helps you prepare clearer wording and likely questions.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare: simpler wording, analogies, likely questions and a one-page handout. The conversation itself is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a hydroelectric production manager. Part of my job is to identify and communicate power system emergencies.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, public safety and security and engineering and technology.
Conditions: [output, issues]
Audience: [employees, supervisors]

Draft a clear update. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

10-minute exercise: Plant conditions update

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you identify and communicate power system emergencies.
Step 2Fill in [Conditions] and [Audience] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every answer is right for your workplace before you share it. Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site procedure before you rely on it.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Safety-critical: AI output is a starting point. Follow your site's procedures and the manufacturer's guidance.

Importance 4.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Communicate green energy production information..

Develop or review budgets, annual plans, power contracts, power rates, standing operating procedures, power reviews, or engineering studies.

Monthly

AI does the arithmetic and suggests what to look at; the conclusions are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can do the arithmetic, build the spreadsheet formula and suggest what to look at. Deciding what the numbers mean for your situation is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a hydroelectric production manager. Part of my job is to develop or review budgets, annual plans, power contracts, power rates, standing operating procedures, power reviews, or engineering studies.

Context: We use Microsoft Excel; the work draws on mechanical, public safety and security and engineering and technology.
Operation: [plant, unit]
Costs: [paste]

Build a budget with formulas. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

10-minute exercise: Green operations budget

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop or review budgets, annual plans and power contracts.
Step 2Fill in [Operation] and [Costs] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Recompute the most important number yourself before you trust the rest. Recompute every total yourself.

AI makes arithmetic mistakes. Recompute anything that matters with a spreadsheet formula.

Rules and regulations vary by place and change often. Confirm against the official source before relying on anything.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 3.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Prepare operational budgets for green energy or other green operations..

Respond to problems related to ratepayers, water users, power users, government agencies, educational institutions, or other private or public power resource interests.

Monthly

AI builds you an answer bank; exceptions and the human touch are yours.

Show prompt & steps

Build a personal answer bank with AI for the questions you get every day. In the moment, the human touch and the judgment about exceptions are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a hydroelectric production manager. Part of my job is to respond to problems related to ratepayers, water users, power users, government agencies, educational institutions, or other private or public power resource interests.

Context: We use SAP software; the work draws on mechanical, public safety and security and engineering and technology.
Complaint types: [sales, service, public]
Policies: [describe]

Write resolution steps and wording. Keep answers to 2-3 sentences and flag any that depend on the situation.

10-minute exercise: Resolve complaints

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you respond to problems to ratepayers.
Step 2Fill in [Complaint types] and [Policies] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Save the answers you'd actually use and tweak each one the first time you send it.

Don't paste customers' personal details into AI tools. Describe the situation instead.

Importance 3.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Resolve customer complaints or problems..

These stay human 9

They need your hands, your presence or your accountable judgment. Lean into them: they get more valuable as routine work is automated.

📏 Measured in this job (O*NET work context): Responsible for others' health and safety: very high responsibility · Face-to-face discussions: every day · Impact of decisions: important results · Frequency of decisions: once a week or more but not every day

Direct operations, maintenance, or repair of hydroelectric power facilities.

Daily

Leading people runs on trust. AI can prep the paperwork around it.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can prep the paperwork around leading: meeting agendas, feedback drafts, rotas, briefings and difficult-conversation rehearsals.

Prep prompt

I work as a hydroelectric production manager. Part of my job is to direct operations, maintenance, or repair of hydroelectric power facilities.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, public safety and security and engineering and technology.
Facility: [describe]
Issues: [describe]

Help me prepare: the key message in 2 sentences, what good looks like, how people might react and how I'll respond, and one thing I'll check next week.

10-minute exercise: Directing green plant maintenance

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you direct operations, maintenance and repair of hydroelectric power facilities (today).
Step 2Fill in [Facility] and [Issues] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Afterward, note one thing people responded to and one thing you'd change.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Direct maintenance and repair activities in green energy production facilities..

Monitor or inspect hydroelectric equipment, such as hydro-turbines, generators, or control systems.

Weekly

Needs your eyes on site. AI can build the checklist and the report.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can build your inspection checklists, explain standards and turn your notes and photos into clean reports.

Prep prompt

I work as a hydroelectric production manager. Part of my job is to monitor or inspect hydroelectric equipment, such as hydro-turbines, generators, or control systems.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, public safety and security and engineering and technology.
Facility: [geothermal, biomass, solar, substation]
What to verify: [equipment, safety, output]

Create an inspection checklist with normal conditions and a report template. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

10-minute exercise: Green facility inspection

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you monitor or inspect hydroelectric equipment (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Facility] and [What to verify] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Use it on your next site visit.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Inspect operations of green energy facilities..

Inspect hydroelectric facilities, including switchyards, control houses, or relay houses, for normal operation or adherence to safety standards.

Weekly

Needs your eyes on site. AI can build the checklist and the report.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can build your inspection checklists, explain standards and turn your notes and photos into clean reports.

Prep prompt

I work as a hydroelectric production manager. Part of my job is to inspect hydroelectric facilities, including switchyards, control houses, or relay houses, for normal operation or adherence to safety standards.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, public safety and security and engineering and technology.
Facility: [geothermal, biomass, solar, substation]
What to verify: [equipment, safety, output]

Create an inspection checklist with normal conditions and a report template. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

10-minute exercise: Green facility inspection

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you inspect hydroelectric facilities (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Facility] and [What to verify] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Use it on your next site visit. Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site procedure before you rely on it.

Safety-critical: AI output is a starting point. Follow your site's procedures and the manufacturer's guidance.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Inspect operations of green energy facilities..

Check hydroelectric operations for compliance with prescribed operating limits, such as loads, voltages, temperatures, lines, or equipment.

Weekly

Needs your eyes on site. AI can build the checklist and the report.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can build your inspection checklists, explain standards and turn your notes and photos into clean reports.

Prep prompt

I work as a hydroelectric production manager. Part of my job is to check hydroelectric operations for compliance with prescribed operating limits, such as loads, voltages, temperatures, lines, or equipment.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, public safety and security and engineering and technology.
Facility: [geothermal, biomass, solar, substation]
What to verify: [equipment, safety, output]

Create an inspection checklist with normal conditions and a report template. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

10-minute exercise: Green facility inspection

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you check hydroelectric operations for compliance with prescribed operating limits (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Facility] and [What to verify] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Use it on your next site visit. Confirm the rules against the current official source.

Rules and regulations vary by place and change often. Confirm against the official source before relying on anything.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Inspect operations of green energy facilities..

Plan or coordinate hydroelectric production operations to meet customer requirements.

Weekly

Leading people runs on trust. AI can prep the paperwork around it.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can prep the paperwork around leading: meeting agendas, feedback drafts, rotas, briefings and difficult-conversation rehearsals.

Prep prompt

I work as a hydroelectric production manager. Part of my job is to plan or coordinate hydroelectric production operations to meet customer requirements.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, public safety and security and engineering and technology.
Operation: [biofuels, hydro]
Decision: [describe]

Prepare a plan and team briefing. Give me the key message in 2 sentences, how people might react, and how to respond to each.

10-minute exercise: Directing energy production

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you plan or coordinate hydroelectric production operations (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Operation] and [Decision] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Afterward, note one thing people responded to and one thing you'd change.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Direct green energy production operations.. Also involves: Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures for green or sustainable operations..

Supervise hydropower plant equipment installations, upgrades, or maintenance.

Monthly

Leading people runs on trust. AI can prep the paperwork around it.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can prep the paperwork around leading: meeting agendas, feedback drafts, rotas, briefings and difficult-conversation rehearsals.

Prep prompt

I work as a hydroelectric production manager. Part of my job is to supervise hydropower plant equipment installations, upgrades, or maintenance.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, public safety and security and engineering and technology.
Facility: [describe]
Issues: [describe]

Help me prepare: the key message in 2 sentences, what good looks like, how people might react and how I'll respond, and one thing I'll check next week.

10-minute exercise: Directing green plant maintenance

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you supervise hydropower plant equipment installations, upgrades and maintenance.
Step 2Fill in [Facility] and [Issues] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Afterward, note one thing people responded to and one thing you'd change.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Direct maintenance and repair activities in green energy production facilities..

Perform or direct preventive or corrective containment or cleanup to protect the environment.

Monthly

Leading people runs on trust. AI can prep the paperwork around it.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can prep the paperwork around leading: meeting agendas, feedback drafts, rotas, briefings and difficult-conversation rehearsals.

Prep prompt

I work as a hydroelectric production manager. Part of my job is to perform or direct preventive or corrective containment or cleanup to protect the environment.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, public safety and security and engineering and technology.
Project: [describe]
Team: [describe]

Help me prepare: the key message in 2 sentences, what good looks like, how people might react and how I'll respond, and one thing I'll check next week.

10-minute exercise: Managing sustainability projects

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you perform or direct preventive or corrective containment or cleanup.
Step 2Fill in [Project] and [Team] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Afterward, note one thing people responded to and one thing you'd change.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Manage environmental sustainability projects..

Plan or manage hydroelectric plant upgrades.

A few times a year

Leading people runs on trust. AI can prep the paperwork around it.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can prep the paperwork around leading: meeting agendas, feedback drafts, rotas, briefings and difficult-conversation rehearsals.

Prep prompt

I work as a hydroelectric production manager. Part of my job is to plan or manage hydroelectric plant upgrades.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, public safety and security and engineering and technology.
Operation: [biofuels, hydro]
Decision: [describe]

Prepare a plan and team briefing. Give me the key message in 2 sentences, how people might react, and how to respond to each.

10-minute exercise: Directing energy production

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you plan or manage hydroelectric plant upgrades.
Step 2Fill in [Operation] and [Decision] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Afterward, note one thing people responded to and one thing you'd change.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Direct green energy production operations..

Operate energized high- or low-voltage hydroelectric power transmission system substations, according to procedures and safety requirements.

Weekly

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a hydroelectric production manager. Part of my job is to operate energized high- or low-voltage hydroelectric power transmission system substations, according to procedures and safety requirements.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, public safety and security and engineering and technology.
Process: [biofuel, energy]
Parameters: [temperature, pressure, flow]

List monitoring and emergency steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Green plant operation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you operate energized high- or low-voltage hydroelectric power transmission system (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Process] and [Parameters] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches.

Safety-critical: AI output is a starting point. Follow your site's procedures and the manufacturer's guidance.

Importance 4.1/5 · O*NET work activity: Operate green energy production equipment..

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Your next moves

Skills to build

From O*NET's ratings of how important each skill is in this job, matched to which part of the work it supports.

Stays human Deepen these

They power the human-led work, which is the part of the job AI can't take over.

  • Active Listeningimportance 4.1/5
    Used in: Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Monitoringimportance 3.9/5
    Used in: Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Critical Thinkingimportance 3.8/5
    Used in: Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Speakingimportance 4.1/5
    Used in: Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

With AI Use these to work with AI

When AI does the first draft, these are the skills you use to brief it and check what comes back.

  • Reading Comprehensionimportance 3.9/5
    Used in: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Judgment and Decision Makingimportance 3.9/5
    Used in: Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Complex Problem Solvingimportance 3.6/5
    Used in: Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Systems Evaluationimportance 3.4/5
    Used in: Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Where you could move

Related jobs from O*NET with the closest skill profile, favouring ones where more of the work stays human. No step down in preparation.

New tasks appearing in this job

O*NET has started tracking 1 new or updated task here: 0 AI-ready, 1 AI-assist, 0 stays human. They have no worker ratings yet, so they aren't counted in the bar above.

Train employees in power plant operations.

New in O*NET

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a hydroelectric production manager. Part of my job is to train employees in power plant operations.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint; the work draws on mechanical, public safety and security and engineering and technology.
Procedure: [plant operations, duties]
Employees: [describe]

Plan OJT steps and sign-off. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: On-the-job training

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you train employees. Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Procedure] and [Employees] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Swap one AI example for a real story from your own work. Real stories are what people remember.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

New O*NET task (07/2016). O*NET hasn't linked it to work activities yet, so its label comes from similar tasks, such as “Train new employees.” (Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria), and was checked by hand. O*NET work activity: Train employees in proper work procedures.. Also involves: Train food preparation or food service personnel.; Train personnel on proper operational procedures..

Getting into this job

Post-secondary certificate is most common (29% of workers)

  • High school or less 14%
  • Certificate or some college 43%
  • Associate's 21%
  • Bachelor's 22%
  • On-the-job training: 1–2 years
  • Related experience: 4–6 years

What workers in this job report, from O*NET surveys (typical values).

Software in this job

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