Dishwashers
Dish Machine Operator (DMO), Dishwasher, Kitchen Steward, Steward
What they do:
Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
Knowledge
Business
- management
- customer service
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Social
- changing what is done based on other people's actions
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Endurance
- exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Cooperation
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Self Control
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Operating system software
- Microsoft Windows
Web page creation and editing software
- Facebook
Education
Education: (rated 1 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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