Jobs / Physical work / 35-9021.00

Dishwashers

Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.

US jobs
477,450
Median wage
$34,810 a year
Job family
Physical work

Can agents do the work of dishwashers?

We read the evidence at the level of the job family, Physical work:

  • Task levelUnexploredNo benchmark in our collection covers this work yet.
  • Project levelUnexploredNo benchmark in our collection covers this work yet.

Unexplored territory

No benchmark in this atlas covers this work yet.

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

  • Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
  • Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
  • Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
  • Sweep or scrub floors.
  • Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
  • Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving.
  • Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
  • Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.
  • Receive and store supplies.
  • Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
  • Load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food or supplies.
  • Prepare and package individual place settings.
Other job titles for this occupation (27)

Busser · Dish Machine Operator (DMO) · Dish Room Worker · Dish Runner · Dish Technician (Dish Tech) · Dishwasher · Kitchen Helper · Kitchen Steward · Steward · Utility Worker · Breakdown Person · Bus Person · Dish Person · Dish Stacker · Dishwashing Machine Operator (DMO) · Glass Washer · Kitchen Cleaner · Pan Cleaner · Pan Washer · Pot Washer · Restaurant Dishwasher · Scullion · Silver Cleaner · Silver Wrapper · Silverware Cleaner · Tray Line Worker · Tray Room Worker