Dishwashers

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.87
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.86
• Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.83
• Sweep or scrub floors.80
• Load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food or supplies.74
• Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.73
• Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving.71
• Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.70
• Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.68
• Receive and store supplies.66
• Clean garbage cans with water or steam.66
• Prepare and package individual place settings.55

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

• Operation and Control47

  Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

• Coordination44

  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

• Active Listening41

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Time Management41

  Managing one's own time and the time of others.

• Critical Thinking38

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Monitoring38

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Operations Monitoring38

  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Social Perceptiveness38

  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

• Speaking38

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Quality Control Analysis35

  Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

• Judgment and Decision Making31

  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Service Orientation28

  Actively looking for ways to help people.

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

• English Language55

  Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

• Food Production44

  Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

• Education and Training37

  Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

• Customer and Personal Service36

  Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

• Public Safety and Security33

  Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

• Administration and Management24

  Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

• Communications and Media22

  Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

• Foreign Language18

  Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.

• Production and Processing18

  Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

• Transportation18

  Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

• Mathematics17

  Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

• Sales and Marketing16

  Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

• Manual Dexterity66

  The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

• Arm-Hand Steadiness50

  The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

• Extent Flexibility50

  The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

• Near Vision50

  The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

• Trunk Strength50

  The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.

• Information Ordering47

  The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

• Multilimb Coordination47

  The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

• Oral Comprehension47

  The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Control Precision44

  The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

• Finger Dexterity44

  The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

• Oral Expression44

  The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

• Problem Sensitivity44

  The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

• Handling and Moving Objects60

  Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

• Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People58

  Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials53

  Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

• Training and Teaching Others52

  Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates51

  Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

• Performing General Physical Activities51

  Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

• Making Decisions and Solving Problems50

  Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings47

  Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

• Assisting and Caring for Others46

  Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards46

  Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

• Getting Information46

  Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events45

  Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

• Dependability69

  A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.

• Attention to Detail45

  A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.

• Cooperation32

  A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.

• Stress Tolerance27

  A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.

• Perseverance25

  A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.

• Self-Control18

  A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.

• Optimism15

  A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.

• Humility11

  A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

• Achievement Orientation10

  A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.

• Integrity6

  A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.

• Cautiousness5

  A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.

• Sincerity3

  A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

• Realistic100

  Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

• Conventional58

  Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

• Social14

  Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

• Enterprising7

  Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

• Artistic0

  Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

• Investigative0

  Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

• Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

  • Every day84%
  • Once a month or more but not every week11%

• Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

  • Every day62%
  • Once a week or more but not every day20%
  • Once a month or more but not every week15%

• Spend Time Standing

  • Continually or almost continually45%
  • More than half the time30%
  • About half the time25%

• Health and Safety of Other Workers

  • Very high responsibility62%
  • Moderate responsibility25%

• Contact With Others

  • Constant contact with others43%
  • Contact with others most of the time20%
  • Contact with others about half the time17%
  • Occasional contact with others17%

• Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

  • Extremely important31%
  • Very important36%
  • Important22%

• Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

  • Continually or almost continually53%
  • About half the time11%
  • Less than half the time18%
  • Never15%

• Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

  • Every day56%
  • Never33%

• Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

  • Extremely important44%
  • Important16%
  • Fairly important18%
  • Not important at all18%

• Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

  • Some freedom60%
  • Limited freedom13%
  • Very little freedom22%

• Physical Proximity

  • Slightly close (e.g., shared office)29%
  • I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)17%

• Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

  • Continually or almost continually25%
  • More than half the time34%
  • About half the time11%
  • Less than half the time15%
  • Never15%

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Less than high school diploma
• Some college, no degree

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

• Operating system software

  Microsoft Windows

• Web page creation and editing software

  Facebook

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

• MFHA
• National Restaurant Association

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

• Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
• Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
• Food Preparation Workers
• Miscellaneous food preparation and serving related workers, including dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers
• Maids and housekeeping cleaners
• Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
• Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
• Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors
• Janitors and Building Cleaners
• Cooks
• Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
• Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
• Packers and Packagers, Hand
• Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
• Machine Feeders and Offbearers
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
• Helpers--Production Workers
• Crushing, Grinding, Polishing, Mixing, and Blending Workers
• Cooks
• Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

• Clean tableware.
• Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.
• Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas.
• Load shipments, belongings, or materials.
• Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.
• Prepare foods for cooking or serving.
• Remove trash.
• Move equipment, supplies or food to required locations.
• Arrange tables or dining areas.
• Package food or supplies.