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Dishwashers

Also called: Dish Machine Operator (DMO), Dishwasher, Kitchen Steward, Steward

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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.
  • Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.

Knowledge

Business
  • management
  • customer service
Arts and Humanities
  • English language
Safety and Government
  • public safety and security

Skills

Basic Skills
  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
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
Endurance
  • exercise for a long time without getting out of breath

Personality

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

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Operating system software
  • Microsoft Windows Hot Technology
Web page creation and editing software
  • Facebook Hot Technology

Education

Education: (rated 1 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed

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Job Outlook

Bright Outlook
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Salary
$28,130
$19,200
$34,870
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