National
| Median wages (2008) |
$8.19 hourly, $17,040 annual |
| Employment (2006) |
517,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) |
Average (7% to 13%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) |
265,000 additional employees |
35-9021.00 - Dishwashers
Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.
Sample of reported job titles:
Dishwasher, Kitchen Steward, Utility Aide, Dish Room Worker, Dish Technician
Tasks
- Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and/or pans using dishwashers or by hand.
- Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas.
- Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition.
- Stock supplies such as food and utensils in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and salad bars.
- Sweep and scrub floors.
- Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
- Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
- Clean and prepare various foods for cooking or serving.
- Set up banquet tables.
- Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.
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Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
| Commercial use dishwashers — Automatic dishwashing systems; Commercial glasswashers; Pot-washing machines; Power washers |
| Dish drainer — Dish drying racks; Drain racks |
| Domestic kitchen funnels — Funnels |
| Domestic trash compactors — Trash compactors |
| Hand trucks or accessories — Handtrucks |
| Handheld thermometer — Digital handheld thermometers |
| Lifts — Electric pallet lifters |
| Remote reading thermometers — Temperature indicator strips |
| Soap dispensing brush — Dish-cleaning brushes |
| Wet mops — Cleaning mops |
