Dishwasher

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Ideal for those who enjoy keeping things organized and spotless.
Essential role in maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen environment.
Discover the art of transforming chaos into order with every shift.

💰 Earn $35K-$39K

📚 NO DEGREE REQUIRED

⏱️ 0–6 MONTH TRAINING

📈 1.4% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.

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.
Sweep or scrub floors.
Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.

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Minimum Education

None

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

Less than 6 months

Job Openings

80,500 Annually

Median Earnings

$35,950 in California

$31,200 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Using data or completing tasks
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Coordination
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Mathematics
Monitoring

You value 🙏

Having support
Having freedom
Personal relationships

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Dishwasher

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