# Dishwashers

> Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 35-9021.00
- **Summary:** Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.

## Aliases

- Busser
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Steward
- Steward
- Dish Machine Operator (DMO)
- Dish Room Worker
- Dish Runner
- Dish Technician (Dish Tech)
- Kitchen Helper
- Utility Worker
- Breakdown Person
- Bus Person

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.h |
| Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.ak |
| Sweep or scrub floors. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food or supplies. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.1.f |
| Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.ak |
| Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.c |
| Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.e |
| Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.j |
| Receive and store supplies. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.ak |
| Clean garbage cans with water or steam. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Prepare and package individual place settings. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.2.ap |

## Emerging Tasks

| Text |
| --- |
| Clean and sanitize the dining area, including tables. |

## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Clean tableware. | 4.A.3.a.1.h |
| Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas. | 4.A.3.a.2.ak |
| Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies. | 4.A.3.a.2.ak |
| Remove trash. | 4.A.3.a.1.e |
| Prepare foods for cooking or serving. | 4.A.3.a.2.c |
| Arrange tables or dining areas. | 4.A.3.a.1.o |
| Move equipment, supplies or food to required locations. | 4.A.3.a.1.j |
| Package food or supplies. | 4.A.3.a.2.ap |
| Load shipments, belongings, or materials. | 4.A.3.a.1.f |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.62 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.2 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3 |
| Trunk Strength | ability | 3 |
| Extent Flexibility | ability | 3 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3 |
| Operation and Control | transferable_skill | 2.88 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 2.88 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 2.88 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 2.88 |
| Food Production | knowledge | 2.76 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 2.75 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 2.75 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 2.75 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 2.75 |
| Control Precision | ability | 2.75 |
| Static Strength | ability | 2.75 |
| Stamina | ability | 2.75 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 2.75 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 2.62 |
| Time Management | transferable_skill | 2.62 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 2.62 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 2.62 |
| Gross Body Coordination | ability | 2.62 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 2.62 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 2.5 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 2.5 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 2.5 |
| Social Perceptiveness | transferable_skill | 2.5 |
| Operations Monitoring | transferable_skill | 2.5 |
| Far Vision | ability | 2.5 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 2.46 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 2.42 |
| Quality Control Analysis | transferable_skill | 2.38 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 2.31 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 2.25 |
| Rate Control | ability | 2.25 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | ability | 2.25 |
| Service Orientation | transferable_skill | 2.12 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 2 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Windows | Common Skill |
| Facebook | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Facebook | Web page creation and editing software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software | yes | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 4.64 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.39 |
| Spend Time Standing | 4.2 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 4.08 |
| Contact With Others | 3.85 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 3.77 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 3.61 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 3.45 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.38 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.38 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 3.38 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.38 |
| Time Pressure | 3.35 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 3.24 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 3.16 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 2.69 |
| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | 2.68 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 2.49 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 2.48 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 2.34 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 2.31 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 2.3 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 2.29 |
| Telephone Conversations | 2.22 |
| E-Mail | 2.14 |
| Conflict Situations | 2.09 |
| Level of Competition | 2.01 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 1.98 |
| Public Speaking | 1.96 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 1.93 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 1.89 |
| Spend Time Sitting | 1.86 |
| Outdoors, Under Cover | 1.84 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 1.84 |
| Consequence of Error | 1.81 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 1.79 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 1.77 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 1.75 |
| Degree of Automation | 1.6 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 1.55 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 55.87 |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 43.39 |
| Some College Courses | 0.74 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 7 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 5.62 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 4.45 |
| Dependability | work_style | 2.06 |
| Culinary Art | specific_interest_area | 2 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 1.83 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 1.44 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 1.34 |
| Personal Service | specific_interest_area | 1.15 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 1.1 |
| Construction/Woodwork | specific_interest_area | 1.09 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 1.08 |
| Health Care Service | specific_interest_area | 1.06 |
| Social Service | specific_interest_area | 1.05 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 1 |
| Artistic | career_interest_type | 1 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 53-7061.00 | role-53-7061-00 | Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | Primary-Short |
| 51-6011.00 | role-51-6011-00 | Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | Primary-Short |
| 35-2021.00 | role-35-2021-00 | Food Preparation Workers | Primary-Short |
| 35-9011.00 | role-35-9011-00 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | Primary-Short |
| 37-2012.00 | role-37-2012-00 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | Primary-Short |
| 35-3041.00 | role-35-3041-00 | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | Primary-Long |
| 35-3023.00 | role-35-3023-00 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | Primary-Long |
| 51-9192.00 | role-51-9192-00 | Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders | Primary-Long |
| 37-2011.00 | role-37-2011-00 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | Primary-Long |
| 35-2015.00 | role-35-2015-00 | Cooks, Short Order | Primary-Long |
| 51-3091.00 | role-51-3091-00 | Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | Supplemental |
| 51-9111.00 | role-51-9111-00 | Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Hospitality, Events, & Tourism | hospitality-events-tourism |

## Education Level

- **Category:** No formal educational credential

## Study Programs


## Market

- **Median Wage:** 33670
- **Mean Wage:** 33220
- **Pct10Wage:** 23960
- **Pct25Wage:** 28740
- **Pct75Wage:** 36750
- **Pct90Wage:** 41600
- **Employment:** 471670
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 72 | 72 | Accommodation and Food Services | Sector | 407320 | 33600 | 9.35 |
| 722511 | 722511 | Full-Service Restaurants | National industry | 297980 | 33280 | 18.17 |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 17470 | 34140 | 0.25 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 15350 | 34020 | 1.9 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 9720 | 33300 | 0.35 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 7500 | 32130 | 0.92 |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 6970 | 34760 | 0.15 |
| 721120 | 721120 | Casino Hotels | National industry | 6030 | 43350 | 5.85 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 5720 | 33390 | 0.15 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 2860 | 31910 | 0.21 |
| 53 | 53 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | Sector | 2270 | 34650 | 0.31 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 1920 | 34040 | 0.05 |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 722511 | 722511 | Full-Service Restaurants | National industry | 297980 | 18.17 |
| 72 | 72 | Accommodation and Food Services | Sector | 407320 | 9.35 |
| 721120 | 721120 | Casino Hotels | National industry | 6030 | 5.85 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 15350 | 1.9 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 7500 | 0.92 |
| 711110 | 711110 | Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | National industry | 180 | 0.81 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 9720 | 0.35 |
| 713940 | 713940 | Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | National industry | 620 | 0.32 |
- **Count:** 23

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.77 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -1.738612 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -1.787455 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -1.561163 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 3
- **Percentile:** 1
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 3 | felten_aioe |
| 3 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 3 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -1.738612 | 3 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0 | 3 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.01759048774289797 | 3 | Low | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.77
- **Percentile:** 62
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0
- **Beta:** 0
- **Gamma:** 0

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 0.2
- **Growth Percentile:** 27
- **Direction:** About average
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 76.8
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 93
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 477.7
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 478.6

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 13
- **Skills:** 33
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 2
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** e6a4bdd5c089f9cf