Dishwasher United States

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What the job involves

  • Wash and sanitize dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen utensils.
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and dish area.
  • Remove trash and recycling from the kitchen and dining areas.
  • Sweep, mop, and clean kitchen floors and workspaces.
  • Operate and maintain commercial dishwashing equipment.
  • Follow food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Assist with basic food preparation and other kitchen tasks.
  • Store clean dishes and kitchen equipment properly.

Summed up from 30 recent Dishwasher job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Dishroom Operations 5 in 10 postings
  • Safety and Sanitation 3 in 10 postings
  • Food Safety 2 in 10 postings
  • Food Preparation 1 in 10 postings
  • Dishware Handling 1 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Food Handler Certifications 1 in 25 postings

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Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED Almost all postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 55 postings

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Is this role in demand?

8,546 open Dishwasher jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $17.50 an hour (most between $16.00 and $18.50). See the full salary breakdown

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