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Dishwasher

Dishwasher

  • Ideal for those who enjoy keeping things organized and spotless.
  • Essential role in maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen environment.
  • Discover the art of transforming chaos into order with every shift.
💰 Earn $35K-$39K
📚 None
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Overview

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

Scoop

Minimum Education

None

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

Less than 6 months

Job Openings

80,500 Annually

Median Earnings

$35,950 in California
$31,200 Nationally

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Day-to-Day

  • 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.
  • Sweep or scrub floors.
  • Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Coordination
  • Mathematics
  • Monitoring
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Having freedom
  • Personal relationships

Deep Dive

Dishwasher

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📚 None
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💰 Earn $35K-$44K
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Keep vehicles and equipment spotless using cleaning agents, brushes, and hoses.

💰 Earn $34K-$40K
📚 None
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💰 Earn $36K-$42K
📚 None

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