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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Perform pre-rinse of dishes
+Pre-rinse the plated dishes from the breakfast service: scrape solids into the bin, spray each plate and…
Perform pre-rinse of dishes
+Pre-rinse the plated dishes from the breakfast service: scrape solids into the bin, spray each plate and cutlery to remove loose food, stack into the rack for the dishwasher, and log any damaged items on the maintenance sheet before 10:00.
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Receive and store supplies.
+Receive the morning dry goods delivery: check invoice against twenty boxes of flour, six crates of eggs and…
Receive and store supplies.
+Receive the morning dry goods delivery: check invoice against twenty boxes of flour, six crates of eggs and four cases of canned tomatoes, sign the goods received note, move items to dry store by weight order, and enter any shortages on the store log.
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Restock items and supplies
+Restock the prep station for dinner service: refill three condiment cans, replace two roll towels, top up the…
Restock items and supplies
+Restock the prep station for dinner service: refill three condiment cans, replace two roll towels, top up the walk-in produce shelf from storage, and note low items on the weekly requisition so Chef Marta can approve before tomorrow.
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Fixing1
Sweep or scrub floors.
+Sweep and scrub the service kitchen floors after lunch: move racks aside, sweep debris into the bin, scrub…
Sweep or scrub floors.
+Sweep and scrub the service kitchen floors after lunch: move racks aside, sweep debris into the bin, scrub with degreasing solution focusing on the cooking line, rinse, and inspect the floor drains for blockages before finishing at 15:30.
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Protecting1
Remove trash and clean garbage containers
+Empty the kitchen bins and clean containers by 17:00: take full bags to the compactor area, wash the…
Remove trash and clean garbage containers
+Empty the kitchen bins and clean containers by 17:00: take full bags to the compactor area, wash the containers with sanitizer, dry and return them, and record serial numbers of any damaged bins on the maintenance log for replacement.
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The daily work15
Replace defect components
+Replace the cracked conveyor motor coupling on the pot-washer, confirm the replacement part is the OEM spec,…
Replace defect components
+Replace the cracked conveyor motor coupling on the pot-washer, confirm the replacement part is the OEM spec, torque bolts to spec, test three consecutive wash cycles without fault, then sign off the equipment log and report completion to Head Steward today.
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Maintain records of maintenance interventions
+Update the maintenance log with date, serial number, fault found, parts replaced and labour hours for the…
Maintain records of maintenance interventions
+Update the maintenance log with date, serial number, fault found, parts replaced and labour hours for the steam oven service, attach the test run readings and hand the signed record to Engineering Manager by end of shift.
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Provide customer follow-up services
+Call the table that reported glassware streaking, explain the steps we took to replace the dosing valve,…
Provide customer follow-up services
+Call the table that reported glassware streaking, explain the steps we took to replace the dosing valve, confirm performance is now acceptable, note any lingering concerns, and log their feedback with time and my name before leaving the shift.
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Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
+Wash and sanitize the kitchen garbage cans using pressurised hot water or steam, remove liners, scrub inside…
Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
+Wash and sanitize the kitchen garbage cans using pressurised hot water or steam, remove liners, scrub inside and lid until no residue remains, air-dry upright, record the cleaning time and machine used on the maintenance log.
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Set up banquet tables.
+Set up the banquet tables by placing clean linens, centrepieces, place settings and glasses per the event…
Set up banquet tables.
+Set up the banquet tables by placing clean linens, centrepieces, place settings and glasses per the event layout, align tables and chairs, check seating counts against the banquet order, and note any missing items for immediate pickup.
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Support other staff with cleaning and prep tasks
+Support the kitchen team by sweeping and mopping prep areas, clearing and stacking trays, peeling and…
Support other staff with cleaning and prep tasks
+Support the kitchen team by sweeping and mopping prep areas, clearing and stacking trays, peeling and portioning basic produce as directed, and handing tools or equipment to cooks while keeping a running list of supplies that need restocking.
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Follow food safety procedures and regulations
+Follow food safety rules by washing hands between tasks, keeping raw and cooked foods separate, maintaining…
Follow food safety procedures and regulations
+Follow food safety rules by washing hands between tasks, keeping raw and cooked foods separate, maintaining fridge temperatures and labelling food with prep and use-by dates, and sign the daily food-safety checklist at the end of each shift.
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Report safety hazards or equipment issues
+Report any safety hazards or broken equipment immediately to the maintenance lead with photos, location, and…
Report safety hazards or equipment issues
+Report any safety hazards or broken equipment immediately to the maintenance lead with photos, location, and a short description, tag the urgency level, and enter the issue into the maintenance log so repairs can be scheduled and tracked.
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Pump water and detergent to rotating sprayers
+Prime and run the detergent pump to feed the rotating sprayers, check pressure and chemical dosing, observe…
Pump water and detergent to rotating sprayers
+Prime and run the detergent pump to feed the rotating sprayers, check pressure and chemical dosing, observe spray pattern on a test cycle, adjust flow until tanks and racks are fully wetted, and note pump hours and any leaks on the maintenance record.
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Drain water after rinse cycles
+Drain the rinse tub after the final cycle, open the drainage valve fully, check the strainer for food debris,…
Drain water after rinse cycles
+Drain the rinse tub after the final cycle, open the drainage valve fully, check the strainer for food debris, run water until clear, then log time and any blockages in the maintenance book before returning to service.
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Enter hot water into the tub using an electromechanical valve
+Fill the wash tub with hot water using the electromechanical inlet valve set to 60°C, confirm temperature…
Enter hot water into the tub using an electromechanical valve
+Fill the wash tub with hot water using the electromechanical inlet valve set to 60°C, confirm temperature with the handheld gauge, listen for valve actuation, record start time and any irregular sounds in the repair log.
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Dry dishes using various drying methods
+Dry the batch of plates and pans using the heated air cycle where possible, towel-dry fragile items…
Dry dishes using various drying methods
+Dry the batch of plates and pans using the heated air cycle where possible, towel-dry fragile items immediately, stack to air-dry on racks for 20 minutes, then record completion and any items that failed to dry.
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Use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs
+Run diagnostics on the cabinet electronics, attach the multimeter and thermal probe to the control board,…
Use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs
+Run diagnostics on the cabinet electronics, attach the multimeter and thermal probe to the control board, document voltage and temperature readings, identify faulty components, tag failed parts and note required replacements in the maintenance log.
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Maintain equipment
+Carry out the scheduled equipment check: inspect seals, belts and pumps, tighten loose fittings, lubricate…
Maintain equipment
+Carry out the scheduled equipment check: inspect seals, belts and pumps, tighten loose fittings, lubricate moving parts, replace worn components, then update the machine's maintenance record with parts used and next due date.
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Lift heavy weights
+Move the loaded crate of soiled trays using the two-person lift, position it on the service trolley, brace…
Lift heavy weights
+Move the loaded crate of soiled trays using the two-person lift, position it on the service trolley, brace your core and lift with legs, note weight and any strain in the incident log if assistance was needed.
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