O*NET-SOC 35-9021.00

Dishwashers

Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 1 – Little or no preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresNo previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Time Management2.B.5.a2.8808/2021
Active Listening2.A.1.b2.7508/2021
Coordination2.B.1.b2.7508/2021
Operation and Control2.B.3.h2.7508/2021
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g2.7508/2021
Speaking2.A.1.d2.7508/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.6208/2021
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.1208/2021
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.1208/2021
Extent Flexibility1.A.3.c.13.008/2021
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.008/2021
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.008/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.Core4808/2021
Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.Core4808/2021
Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.Core4808/2021
Sweep or scrub floors.Core4808/2021
Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.Core4808/2021

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.9811/2023
Conventional4.4511/2023
Social1.8411/2023
Enterprising1.4211/2023
Artistic1.011/2023
Investigative1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.