# Occupation profile — chilling operator - **ESCO URI:** http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2a2da883-8af5-4b98-832e-00e6681b22c3 - **ESCO code:** 8160.15 - **ISCO-08 group:** 8160 — Food and related products machine operators - **O*NET-SOC:** 51-9193.00 — Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders (match: closeMatch) ## Description (ESCO) Chilling operators perform various processes and tend specific machines for manufacturing prepared meals and dishes. They apply chilling, sealing, and freezing methods to foodstuffs for non-immediate consumption. ## Definition nan ## Alternative labels - prepared meals operator