How to become a Dishwasher
You can follow these steps to gain a job as a dishwasher:
- First, get your high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Work in a kitchen. This is not always required since you will probably be trained as part of your employment, but some previous experience can be helpful.
- Make sure you are in good physical condition so you are comfortable bending, stretching and moving quickly. You should also be able to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.
- Find ways to improve your communication and time management skills.
How to become: Kitchen Helper · Kitchen Team Member · Dishwasher/Busser · Cook/Dishwasher · Restaurant Staff
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Experience cleaning and resetting tables at eating establishments by removing dishes, utensils, and drinkware after guests have finished dining.
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Dishwasher jobs in United States
Dishwasher/Utility
Nothing Bundt Cakes3.1
Lubbock, TX
$11 - $13 an hour
Full-time
in 59 minutes
Career progression for Dishwasher
Education levels for Dishwashers
| required level of education | percent of job openings |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or GED | 88.5% |
| Associate's degree | 4.2% |
| Middle school education | 3.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 3.3% |
| Master's degree | 0.3% |
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Expected salary by experience
| Years of experience | Annual salary in USD |
|---|---|
| 0 - 4 | $18,800 |
| 4 - 8 | $19,900 |
| 8 - 12 | $20,400 |
| 12 - 16 | $20,200 |
| 16 - 20 | $19,800 |
| 20 - 24 | $21,100 |
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Common questions about career advices for a Dishwasher
How important are dishwashers to a restaurant?
Dishwashing is usually an entry-level job, but it is one of the most important jobs in a restaurant. Bad sanitation can put a restaurant out of business. As the dishwasher, you are helping the restaurant maintain the high standard of cleanliness it needs to successfully operate.
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