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Hospitality, Food, and Tourism
Food and Beverage Service and Support
Dishwasher

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

At a Glance

Dishwasher earns an average of $25,792/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 0.4 years. Top skills: Restaurant Operation, Cleanliness, Sanitation.

Avg Annual Salary

$25,792/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

0.4 years

Job Postings

85

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Dishwashers

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$33,670/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+0.2%

Education

No formal educational credential

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (16)

Restaurant Operation

5.0

Sanitation

5.0

Cooking

5.0

Food Preparation

4.9

Mopping

4.9

Food Services

4.9

Loading And Unloading

4.9

Lifting Ability

4.9

Safety Standards

4.8

Food Safety And Sanitation

4.8

Burnishing

4.8

Washing Machines

4.8

Safety Procedures

4.7

Breakage Control

4.7

Mechanics

4.7

Safety Training

4.6

Common Skills (12)

Cleanliness

5.0

Communication

4.9

Customer Service

4.9

Management

4.8

Detail Oriented

4.8

Teamwork

4.8

Multitasking

4.7

Interpersonal Communications

4.7

Operations

4.6

Quick Learning

4.6

Organizational Skills

4.6

Certifications (2)

Food Handler's Card

4.7

Valid Driver's License

4.7

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