Dishwashers

Also Called: Dish Machine Operator (DMO), Dish Room Worker, Dishwasher, Kitchen Steward

No High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$22,880

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Dishwashers do

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

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Hospitality

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Work Context

  • Spend Time Standing
  • Spend Time Walking and Running
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  • Freedom to Make Decisions

Tools

  • Commercial use dishwashers
  • Dish drainer
  • Remote reading thermometers
  • Domestic kitchen funnels
  • Soap dispensing brush

Technology

Operating system software
Microsoft Windows
Web page creation and editing software
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The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening

Knowledge

Business
customer service
Education and Training
teaching and course design

Education

  • 54% Less than high school diploma
  • 41% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5% Post-secondary certificate

Experience

Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Dishwashers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Residential Advisors

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Tour Guides & Escorts

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Meeting, Convention, & Event Planners

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self Control
  • Cooperation
  • Integrity
  • Independence

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Endurance

This is what Dishwashers across the country typically make.

$11.00 / hour
$22,880 /year

Entry Level

$15.00 / hour
$31,200 /year

Median Level

$18.57 / hour
$38,620 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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