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Dishwashers
Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.
- Median pay
- $33,670
- per year
- 10-year outlook
- +0.2%
- Stable
- Typical entry
- No formal educational credential
Key skills
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Coordination
- Operations Monitoring
- Operation and Control
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
What they do
- Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
- Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
- Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
- Sweep or scrub floors.
- Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
- Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
- Receive and store supplies.
- Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
- Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.
- Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving.
Majors that lead here
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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections) and O*NET, used under CC BY 4.0.