Dishwashers Go Back to List Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.

Technology used in this occupation:
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Tasks
	Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
	Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
	Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
	Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
	Sweep or scrub floors.
	Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
	Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
	Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving.
	Set up banquet tables.
	Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.

Skills
	Active Listening - 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 Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Knowledge
	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.
	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.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal m
	Food Production - Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
	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.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $31,879.00 $15.33  $13.89  $14.06 - $15.89  Bridgeport/Stamford $32,569.00 $15.66  $14.30  $14.79 - $16.74  Danbury $31,158.00 $14.98  $13.82  $13.95 - $15.63  Hartford $32,088.00 $15.43  $13.83  $14.02 - $15.78  New Haven $31,565.00 $15.18  $13.96  $14.11 - $15.79  New London/Norwich $31,001.00 $14.90  $13.70  $13.84 - $15.44  Waterbury $30,416.00 $14.62  $13.65  $13.72 - $15.18  Torrington $31,408.00 $15.10  $13.74  $13.90 - $15.43

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   1045   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow much faster than average, and the number of annual openings will offer excellent job opportunities.

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