Dishwashers for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills12%Communication Skills9%Heavy Lifting9%Education level
High school diploma or GED76%Associate's degree7%Master's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years12%3-5 years18%Current company
Ihop
Salamander hotelAc hotel
Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years11%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Dishwasher: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $44,162 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,510 – $49,363 yearly
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Dishwasher/Cook
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDOC CertificationClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationSORA+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsCleaningDishwashingDishwasher
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
QMHP CertificationCDLLGSWASE CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food Certification+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsKitchen ExperienceLandscape MaintenanceLandscapingDISHWASHER
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRElectric Pallet Jack Certification+3 moreSkills
Barista ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingGatsbyLeadershipLatte ArtCook/Cashier/Dishwasher
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Food Sanitation PracticesFood Safety CertificationCross-Contamination PreventionSanitation ProceduresSanitationCleaning and Sanitation Procedure Implementation+11 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceDishwasher
Chillum, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationGuard CardBartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationLifeguard Experience+14 moreSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipDishwasher
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10ServsafeBoiler LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPresentation SkillsHeavy Lifting
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What's the average time to fill a dishwasher role?
The average time to fill a dishwasher role is 46 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do dishwashers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a dishwasher include: organizational skills, communication skills and heavy lifting.
What licenses or certifications are common for a dishwasher?
Common licenses or certifications for dishwashers include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to dishwashers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to dishwashers include: cook/cashier/dishwasher, banquet steward/ dishwasher and dishwasher/cook.
What level of education is common for a dishwasher?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a dishwasher in Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a dishwasher?
Most dishwashers have 17 years of professional experience.
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