What it pays
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Half of all Dishwashers in the U.S. earn more than $34,810 a year — the middle 80% land between $26,200 and $42,860. About 477,450 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Dishwashers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Service and sales workers earn about ₹15,575 a month on average — around ₹1.9 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$34,810typical pay / year
477,450people in this work
$42,860+top 10% earn
₹1.9 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Fixing1
Perform pre-rinse of dishes
+Pre-rinse the bussing trays and soiled plates by scraping solids into the waste, rinse at 50–60 psi to remove…
Perform pre-rinse of dishes
+Pre-rinse the bussing trays and soiled plates by scraping solids into the waste, rinse at 50–60 psi to remove food residue, stack by type for the washer, log any stuck-on grease that needs machine attention, and notify maintenance if spray nozzles clog.
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Keeping the record2
Receive and store supplies.
+Accept the morning delivery of detergent, sanitiser tubs, and gloves, inspect cartons for damage, rotate…
Receive and store supplies.
+Accept the morning delivery of detergent, sanitiser tubs, and gloves, inspect cartons for damage, rotate stock by expiry, store chemicals locked on the lower shelf away from food, and update the supplies log with quantities and invoice number.
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Restock items and supplies
+Count remaining racks, chemicals, gloves and sanitizer sheets at shift end, restock the wash station to one…
Restock items and supplies
+Count remaining racks, chemicals, gloves and sanitizer sheets at shift end, restock the wash station to one full rack and two spare racks, replenish detergent to measured levels, label replaced boxes with date, and record the restock in the supplies log.
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Protecting2
Sweep or scrub floors.
+Sweep and scrub the dishroom floor after service with degreasing solution, move racks and mats to clean under…
Sweep or scrub floors.
+Sweep and scrub the dishroom floor after service with degreasing solution, move racks and mats to clean under them, mop toward the floor drain, note any cracked tiles or persistent grease to maintenance, and sign the cleaning checklist when finished.
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Remove trash and clean garbage containers
+Take out all kitchen trash bags from the walk-in and dish pit, replace liners, wash and disinfect each…
Remove trash and clean garbage containers
+Take out all kitchen trash bags from the walk-in and dish pit, replace liners, wash and disinfect each garbage container inside and out, roll cans to the dumpster area, note any damaged lids or wheels in the maintenance log and request repair before tonight's dinner service.
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The daily work15
Replace defect components
+Replace the broken wash pump and two corroded solenoid valves on line A tonight, confirm the replacement…
Replace defect components
+Replace the broken wash pump and two corroded solenoid valves on line A tonight, confirm the replacement parts match the schematics, bench-test the pump for ten minutes, secure panels, and log the parts used and hours before handing the machine back to operations tomorrow morning.
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Maintain records of maintenance interventions
+Update the maintenance log for this week: record today's serial numbers, parts replaced, labor hours,…
Maintain records of maintenance interventions
+Update the maintenance log for this week: record today's serial numbers, parts replaced, labor hours, diagnostic readings and next scheduled inspection for all three wash lines, attach the repair receipt and notify operations by end of shift.
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Provide customer follow-up services
+Call the restaurant manager who reported the fault, explain the repairs completed on line A, confirm the…
Provide customer follow-up services
+Call the restaurant manager who reported the fault, explain the repairs completed on line A, confirm the machine ran a test cycle successfully, offer a follow-up visit in three days if any issues recur, and note the call outcome in the service record before leaving site.
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Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
+Clean the kitchen garbage cans using high-pressure water or steam so they are free of grease and food…
Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
+Clean the kitchen garbage cans using high-pressure water or steam so they are free of grease and food residue, rinse and drain them, inspect for damaged wheels or lids, log the cleaning in the maintenance book before returning to service.
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Set up banquet tables.
+Set up the banquet room with 20 rectangular tables and 160 chairs according to the seating plan, level and…
Set up banquet tables.
+Set up the banquet room with 20 rectangular tables and 160 chairs according to the seating plan, level and lock each table, place linens and centrepieces, check aisles meet fire exit clearances, and note any missing chairs for procurement.
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Support other staff with cleaning and prep tasks
+Support cooks and porters by clearing prep counters, wiping equipment, stacking washed pans and trays,…
Support other staff with cleaning and prep tasks
+Support cooks and porters by clearing prep counters, wiping equipment, stacking washed pans and trays, cutting down boxes for recycling, and stepping into short-staffed stations for 30 minutes when requested, then record time in the shift log.
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Follow food safety procedures and regulations
+Follow food safety rules: separate raw and ready-to-eat dishes, use approved sanitiser concentrations, record…
Follow food safety procedures and regulations
+Follow food safety rules: separate raw and ready-to-eat dishes, use approved sanitiser concentrations, record dish temperatures and sanitizer readings every two hours, and correct any nonconformance immediately while logging the action taken.
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Report safety hazards or equipment issues
+Report any safety hazards or equipment faults by tagging the broken unit, isolating power if needed,…
Report safety hazards or equipment issues
+Report any safety hazards or equipment faults by tagging the broken unit, isolating power if needed, photographing the fault, notifying maintenance and the kitchen manager, and entering the issue, priority and proposed fix in the maintenance log.
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Pump water and detergent to rotating sprayers
+Pump water and approved detergent to the rotating sprayers, verify correct pressure and detergent flow, run a…
Pump water and detergent to rotating sprayers
+Pump water and approved detergent to the rotating sprayers, verify correct pressure and detergent flow, run a five-minute test cycle to check spray coverage, adjust valves if spray is uneven, and log the cycle and any parts replaced.
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Drain water after rinse cycles
+Drain the rinse tub to clear standing water after the midday service cycle, open the drain valve fully, check…
Drain water after rinse cycles
+Drain the rinse tub to clear standing water after the midday service cycle, open the drain valve fully, check the sump for residual debris, record liters drained and any blockage, complete before the next service starts at 14:00.
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Enter hot water into the tub using an electromechanical valve
+Fill the wash tub with hot water for the afternoon shift by actuating the inlet valve until the temperature…
Enter hot water into the tub using an electromechanical valve
+Fill the wash tub with hot water for the afternoon shift by actuating the inlet valve until the temperature gauge reads 60°C and the level reaches the high mark, note valve cycle time and temperature in the maintenance log.
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Dry dishes using various drying methods
+Dry the washed plates and glassware for the dinner service using the high-heat cycle with air blower…
Dry dishes using various drying methods
+Dry the washed plates and glassware for the dinner service using the high-heat cycle with air blower supplemented by hand-towel finish for plastic items, separate fragile items onto racks, log cycle used and any items requiring extra drying.
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Use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs
+Run diagnostics on the machine electronics after the noise incident, connect the meter to the control board,…
Use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs
+Run diagnostics on the machine electronics after the noise incident, connect the meter to the control board, run the self-test routine, note error codes P3 and E1, replace the faulty relay if readings confirm, file the diagnostic report.
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Maintain equipment
+Carry out preventive maintenance on the dishwasher tonight: inspect pump seals, grease bearings, tighten…
Maintain equipment
+Carry out preventive maintenance on the dishwasher tonight: inspect pump seals, grease bearings, tighten loose fittings, replace worn spray arms, run a test cycle and update the maintenance log with parts used and next due date.
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Lift heavy weights
+Move the stacked racks and the empty washer basin to the repair bay using the hoist and two staff, secure…
Lift heavy weights
+Move the stacked racks and the empty washer basin to the repair bay using the hoist and two staff, secure loads, lift with knees and straps, note any awkward items and mark them 'requires mechanical assist' in the shift log.
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