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Dishwashers - 35-9021.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Steward
  • Utility Aide
  • Dish Room Worker
  • Dish Technician

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
  • Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving.
  • Load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food or supplies.
  • Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
  • Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
  • Prepare and package individual place settings.
  • Receive and store supplies.
  • Set up banquet tables.
  • Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
  • Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
  • Sweep or scrub floors.
  • Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.
  • Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.

Detailed Work Activities

  • arrange decorations or furniture for banquets or social functions
  • clean equipment or machinery
  • clean rooms or work areas
  • load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products
  • operate food preparation equipment
  • perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking
  • prepare appetizers, salads, or cold dishes
  • replenish supplies of food, tableware or linen
  • retrieve or place goods from/into storage
  • stock or organize goods
  • understand government health, hotel or food service regulations
  • use knives
  • use knowledge of food handling rules
  • wash dishes, glassware, or related utensils

Military Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Kitchen Helper
  • Scullion
  • Silver Wrapper