What they do
Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.
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Also called: |
Dish Machine Operator (DMO), Dish Room Worker, Dish Technician, Dishwasher, Kitchen Helper, Kitchen Steward, Pots and Pans Person, Steward, Utility Aide, Utility Worker
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Wages
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Vermont - 2021 |
Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
10% |
$ 11.80 |
$24,540 |
25% |
$ 12.22 |
$25,430 |
Median |
$ 13.55 |
$28,180 |
75% |
$ 14.05 |
$29,220 |
90% |
$ 15.13 |
$31,470 |
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Average |
$ 13.66 |
$28,410 |
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Industries of Employment
United States - 2020 |
Industry | Percent of total |
- Food services and drinking places
| 81% |
| 5% |
- Nursing and residential care facilities
| 3% |
- Amusement, gambling, and recreation industries
| 2% |
| 2% |
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Knowledge
People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Administration and Management
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.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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- Public Safety and Security
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.
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- Customer and Personal Service
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.
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Interests
People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
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- Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
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Work Styles
People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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- Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
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- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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- Independence
Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
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Other Resources
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Projected Employment
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Vermont |
2020 employment |
1,048 |
2030 employment |
1,418 |
Annual percent change (compounded) |
3.1% |
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations) |
233 |
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Education and Experience:
- Typical education needed for entry
No formal educational credential
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
Short-term on-the-job training
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Based on BLS Education and Training Classifications |
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Job Zone
Little or No Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(Below 4.0) - A typical worker will require
a short demonstration only or up to and including 3 months
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
How much education do most people in this career have? |
Education level |  | Percent of U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree or post-MA certificate |  | 0% |
Master's degree or post-BA certificate |  | 0% |
Bachelor's degree |  | 0% |
Associate's degree |  | 0% |
Certificate or some college, no degree |  | 0% |
High school diploma or equivalent |  | 70% |
Less than high school diploma |  | 30% |
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Abilities
People in this career often have talent in: |
- Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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- Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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- Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
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- Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
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- Multilimb Coordination
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.
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Work Activities
In general, what you might do: |
- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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- Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
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- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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Detailed Work Activities
What you might do in a day: |
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- Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas.
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- Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.
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- Prepare foods for cooking or serving.
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Tasks
On the job, you would: |
- Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
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- Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
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- Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
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- Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
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