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Dishwashers

Also called: Dishwasher, Kitchen Steward, Utility Aide, Dish Room Worker

What they do:
Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.
On the job, you would:
  • Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
  • Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
  • Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.

Knowledge

Business
  • customer service
Transportation
  • movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road

Skills

Basic Skills
  • keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Social
  • changing what is done based on other people's actions

Abilities

Hand and Finger Use
  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady
Controlled Movement
  • use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down

Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Dependability
  • Self Control
  • Concern for Others
  • Stress Tolerance

Technology

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Education

Education: (rated 1 of 5)
some high school or
high school diploma
usually needed

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Job Outlook

Bright Outlook
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Salary
$18,360
per year, on average
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