Food Service35-9021.00Specialization

Dishwashers

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

$31,200
Median Pay
Less than 6 months
Training
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AI-Augmented

This is a specialization of

Other Food Service Workers

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AI Impact Assessment

AI Resilience Score

Score 4/6: low AI task exposure means AI will assist but humans remain essential

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How we calculated this:

AI Exposure
Low+2

0% of tasks can be accelerated by AI

Job Growth
Stable+1

0% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Moderate+1

EPOCH score: 12/25

Total Score4/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09

Key Responsibilities

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

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Time to Job Ready

0-0.5 years

Based on Job Zone 1. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

FacebookMicrosoft Windows

Key Abilities

Manual DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessTrunk StrengthExtent FlexibilityNear VisionOral ComprehensionInformation OrderingMultilimb CoordinationOral ExpressionProblem Sensitivity

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Compensation Details

$22,880
10th Percentile
$31,200
Median
$38,620
90th Percentile

Based on 463,940 employed workers

Also Known As

Breakdown PersonBus PersonBusserDish Machine Operator (DMO)Dish PersonDish Room WorkerDish RunnerDish StackerDish Technician (Dish Tech)Dishwasher

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 35-9021.00