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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Keeping the record1
Perform pre-rinse of dishes
+Pre-rinse all service dishes and glassware at the sink to remove debris, stack by type for the wash cycle,…
Perform pre-rinse of dishes
+Pre-rinse all service dishes and glassware at the sink to remove debris, stack by type for the wash cycle, inspect for chips or cracks, and record any damaged items before sending them to the cleaner.
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Sending & sharing1
Receive and store supplies.
+Accept deliveries, inspect cases of wine for correct labels and damage, move cartons to the assigned cool,…
Receive and store supplies.
+Accept deliveries, inspect cases of wine for correct labels and damage, move cartons to the assigned cool, dry storage by rotation date, update stock sheets, and tell the manager of shortages or overages.
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Fixing3
Sweep or scrub floors.
+Sweep and scrub the cellar and service floors: remove bottles and debris, sweep toward drains, scrub sticky…
Sweep or scrub floors.
+Sweep and scrub the cellar and service floors: remove bottles and debris, sweep toward drains, scrub sticky spots with degreaser, rinse, squeegee dry, and note any hazards needing maintenance.
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Restock items and supplies
+Restock the wine cellar shelves with Château Margaux 2015, Sauvignon Blanc house bottles, and spare…
Restock items and supplies
+Restock the wine cellar shelves with Château Margaux 2015, Sauvignon Blanc house bottles, and spare corkscrews; refill tasting pourers, tray napkins, and the back-bar sanitizer supply, record quantities and note any damaged bottles before close of shift.
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Remove trash and clean garbage containers
+Collect all overflowing trash from the tasting room and cellar, wash and disinfect the three outdoor bins,…
Remove trash and clean garbage containers
+Collect all overflowing trash from the tasting room and cellar, wash and disinfect the three outdoor bins, replace liners, log pickup time and weight, and move emptied bins to the designated service area before the evening tasting.
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The daily work15
Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
+Empty the kitchen and service-area garbage cans, rinse them with hot water or steam until free of residue,…
Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
+Empty the kitchen and service-area garbage cans, rinse them with hot water or steam until free of residue, scrub any stains, let them drain on the utility rack, and record completion and any damage in the maintenance log before replacing liners.
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Set up banquet tables.
+Arrange banquet tables for Saturday night: set tables in the ballroom to the five-top layout, place…
Set up banquet tables.
+Arrange banquet tables for Saturday night: set tables in the ballroom to the five-top layout, place tablecloths straight, position place settings, napkins and centerpieces, check spacing for service aisles, and note any missing items on the supply request.
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Support other staff with cleaning and prep tasks
+Support the kitchen and stewarding team by wiping down prep surfaces, stacking clean glassware, restocking…
Support other staff with cleaning and prep tasks
+Support the kitchen and stewarding team by wiping down prep surfaces, stacking clean glassware, restocking mise en place, sweeping storage areas, and taking any overflowing bins to disposal so chefs and servers can stay on schedule.
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Follow food safety procedures and regulations
+Follow food safety rules by washing hands before shifts and after breaks, keeping chilled items below four…
Follow food safety procedures and regulations
+Follow food safety rules by washing hands before shifts and after breaks, keeping chilled items below four degrees Celsius, rotating stock by expiry dates, wearing gloves when handling ready-to-eat items, and logging temperatures on the daily food-safety sheet.
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Report safety hazards or equipment issues
+If you see a hazard or broken equipment, secure the area, tag the item out of service, photograph the issue,…
Report safety hazards or equipment issues
+If you see a hazard or broken equipment, secure the area, tag the item out of service, photograph the issue, notify the duty manager and engineering by message, and enter a maintenance report with your name and time so repairs can be scheduled.
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Pump water and detergent to rotating sprayers
+Prime and run the pump to feed water and detergent to the rotating sprayers: check lines for leaks, set…
Pump water and detergent to rotating sprayers
+Prime and run the pump to feed water and detergent to the rotating sprayers: check lines for leaks, set detergent concentration to the spec, start the pump, observe spray patterns for even coverage, then log run time and chemical usage in the maintenance record.
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Drain water after rinse cycles
+Drain the rinse tub completely after the evening service, open the drain valve until water runs clear,…
Drain water after rinse cycles
+Drain the rinse tub completely after the evening service, open the drain valve until water runs clear, inspect the trap for debris, note volume and any slow flow in the maintenance log before leaving at 11:00pm.
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Enter hot water into the tub using an electromechanical valve
+Fill the hot-water tub for glass washing by engaging the electromechanical inlet valve, confirm temperature…
Enter hot water into the tub using an electromechanical valve
+Fill the hot-water tub for glass washing by engaging the electromechanical inlet valve, confirm temperature reaches 60°C on the thermometer, log the start and stop time and any valve hesitation in the maintenance record.
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Dry dishes using various drying methods
+Dry the washed glassware using the fastest reliable method available: towel-dry delicate stems, use air-dry…
Dry dishes using various drying methods
+Dry the washed glassware using the fastest reliable method available: towel-dry delicate stems, use air-dry racks for heavy volumes, and record any damaged or cloudy items and the chosen drying method in tonight's service notes.
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Use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs
+Run diagnostics on the glasswasher electrical panel, measure voltage and continuity on suspect circuits,…
Use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs
+Run diagnostics on the glasswasher electrical panel, measure voltage and continuity on suspect circuits, replace any faulty relays found, and file the fault code, replaced part numbers and test results in the equipment log.
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Maintain equipment
+Perform the scheduled maintenance on the glasswasher: clean filters, lubricate hinges, check seals for wear,…
Maintain equipment
+Perform the scheduled maintenance on the glasswasher: clean filters, lubricate hinges, check seals for wear, tighten loose mounts, and record parts replaced and next due date in the maintenance register before shift end.
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Lift heavy weights
+Move the crate of bottles to the cellar using the two-person lift plan, keep knees bent, secure the load,…
Lift heavy weights
+Move the crate of bottles to the cellar using the two-person lift plan, keep knees bent, secure the load, note any strains or damaged packaging, and update the incident and stock movement log after placement.
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Replace defect components
+Replace the faulty temperature probe in the 2018 cellar chiller, test the probe and compressor under load for…
Replace defect components
+Replace the faulty temperature probe in the 2018 cellar chiller, test the probe and compressor under load for thirty minutes, secure the wiring loom with new clips, and log the part number and completion time in the maintenance book.
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Maintain records of maintenance interventions
+Update the maintenance log with last week's interventions: condenser coil cleaned on Rack A, thermostat…
Maintain records of maintenance interventions
+Update the maintenance log with last week's interventions: condenser coil cleaned on Rack A, thermostat recalibrated on Bottle Fridge 3, and probe replaced on the 2018 cellar chiller, include dates, part numbers, technician initials, and next scheduled check.
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Provide customer follow-up services
+Call Mr. Alvarez to confirm the wine delivery issue was resolved, note his feedback about bottle…
Provide customer follow-up services
+Call Mr. Alvarez to confirm the wine delivery issue was resolved, note his feedback about bottle temperatures, offer a complimentary tasting next Tuesday, and record the follow-up outcome and any promised compensation in the customer file.
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