What Do Dishwashers Do (including Their Typical Day At Work)

Job Description

Dishwashers clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils. They also wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.

Other tasks include:

• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
• Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
• Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
• Sweep or scrub floors.
• Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
• Prepare and package individual place settings.

We asked Dishwashers how satisfied they are with their job. Here is what they said.

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40% of them said they were satisfied with their job and 29% said they find that their job makes the world a better place or helps to make someone else’s life better.

Typical Day At Work

On a daily basis, Dishwashers wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand. They sweep or scrub floors.

A typical day for a Dishwasher will also include:

• Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
• Prepare and package individual place settings.
• Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
• Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.

We asked some Dishwashers a few questions to find out what else does their work day look like. Here is what we found.

	Do you have telephone conversations everyday in this job?	14% said yes
	How important is it to work in a team in this job?	44% said very important
	Do you have group discussions everyday in this job?	38% said yes
	Do you talk or work with customers everyday in this job?	29% said yes
	Do you have to deal with angry customers everyday in this job?	4% said yes
	Do you have to make decisions everyday in this job?	30% said yes

Other responsibilities

Besides their typical day, Dishwashers also load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food or supplies. They may also receive and store supplies.

On a weekly to monthly basis, Dishwashers Set up banquet tables. They might also Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.

In addition, they Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.

Although specific duties may vary, many of them Clean garbage cans with water or steam.

To some Dishwashers, it is also their responsibility to Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving.

Working life

Less than 40 hours per week

Regular schedule like a 9 to 5

In a typical work week as a Dishwasher, you can expect to work less than 40 hours per week.

Is this right for me

People who are suitable for this job tends to like work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They like working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery..

They also like following set procedures and routines. They like working with data and details more than with ideas.

You can read more about these career personality types here.

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