[Core] [80% incumbents] Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
  DWAs: Clean tableware.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
  DWAs: Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
  DWAs: Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas. | Stock serving stations or dining areas with food or supplies.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving.
  DWAs: Prepare foods for cooking or serving.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
  DWAs: Remove trash.

[Core] [79% incumbents] Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
  DWAs: Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.

[Supplemental] [78% incumbents] Set up banquet tables.
  DWAs: Arrange tables or dining areas.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
  DWAs: Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Sweep or scrub floors.
  DWAs: Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.
  DWAs: Move equipment, supplies or food to required locations.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Receive and store supplies.
  DWAs: Store supplies or goods in kitchens or storage areas.

[Supplemental] [77% incumbents] Load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food or supplies.
  DWAs: Load shipments, belongings, or materials.

[Supplemental] [77% incumbents] Prepare and package individual place settings.
  DWAs: Package food or supplies.

[EMERGING:New] Clean and sanitize the dining area, including tables.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Active Learning (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:3.20 lvl:2.56) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Food Production (imp:2.76 lvl:1.95) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Education and Training (imp:2.46 lvl:2.40) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.42 lvl:1.76) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.31 lvl:1.87) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administration and Management (imp:1.95 lvl:1.49) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Communications and Media (imp:1.86 lvl:1.06) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Transportation (imp:1.72) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Production and Processing (imp:1.71 lvl:0.71) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Foreign Language (imp:1.71 lvl:0.70) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Mathematics (imp:1.68 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.62 lvl:0.85) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Chemistry (imp:1.60 lvl:1.29) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.51 lvl:0.69) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.46 lvl:0.59) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Administrative (imp:1.43) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Telecommunications (imp:1.42 lvl:0.40) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Psychology (imp:1.37 lvl:0.42) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Law and Government (imp:1.29 lvl:0.48) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Mechanical (imp:1.28 lvl:0.37) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.28) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.25) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.22 lvl:0.32) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Computers and Electronics (imp:1.21 lvl:0.31) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Physics (imp:1.21) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Geography (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  History and Archeology (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Design (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Biology (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Building and Construction (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Near Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:2.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Oral Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Information Ordering (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Oral Expression (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Static Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Stamina (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Far Vision (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Rate Control (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Reaction Time (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Written Expression (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Originality (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Memorization (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Visualization (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Number Facility (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Speed of Closure (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Sound Localization (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Night Vision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.40 lvl:3.28) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.31 lvl:1.88) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.11 lvl:1.54) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.07 lvl:2.29) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.04 lvl:2.52) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.04 lvl:2.40) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:2.99 lvl:2.39) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.89 lvl:2.37) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Getting Information (imp:2.85 lvl:1.48) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.85 lvl:1.97) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.84 lvl:2.47) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:2.79 lvl:2.62) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.73 lvl:2.22) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.63 lvl:1.54) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.63 lvl:2.40) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:2.60 lvl:2.35) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.56 lvl:1.72) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.53 lvl:1.64) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.49 lvl:2.76) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.48 lvl:1.82) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.48 lvl:2.16) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.43 lvl:1.40) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.42 lvl:1.94) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.38 lvl:1.71) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.36) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.32 lvl:1.42) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.30 lvl:2.19) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.25) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.23 lvl:1.50) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.22 lvl:1.93) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.21 lvl:1.80) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.19 lvl:1.62) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:2.17 lvl:1.79) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.14 lvl:1.74) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Processing Information (imp:2.09 lvl:1.55) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:1.97 lvl:1.21) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Working with Computers (imp:1.95) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.91 lvl:1.34) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:1.87) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:1.74 lvl:1.63) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.69) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.06) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.34) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:0.95) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.80) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.75) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Control (imp:0.55) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Optimism (imp:0.45) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Humility (imp:0.32) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.29) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Integrity (imp:0.17) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:0.15) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Sincerity (imp:0.10) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Initiative (imp:0.01) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Confidence (imp:-0.02) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Adaptability (imp:-0.06) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Empathy (imp:-0.10) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.25) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.50) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.52) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.59) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.68) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operation and Control (imp:2.88 lvl:2.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Time Management (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Service Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Instructing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Persuasion (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Repairing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Systems Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.50 lvl:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 477,450
  annual_median    : $34,810
  annual_pct10     : $26,200
  annual_pct25     : $29,690
  annual_pct75     : $37,440
  annual_pct90     : $42,860
  annual_mean      : $34,310
  hourly_median    : $16.73

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Washington ($40,080)
  lowest_state     : Guam ($21,030)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.906x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:  412,400  median: $  34,770
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   16,910  median: $  35,210
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   15,910  median: $  35,220
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    9,390  median: $  34,660
  Retail Trade                             emp:    8,090  median: $  35,800
  Manufacturing                            emp:    6,150  median: $  35,040
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    2,680  median: $  34,320
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    2,370  median: $  35,500
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,850  median: $  34,670
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      480  median: $  32,310

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (15 total) ---
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:  412,400  median: $  34,770
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   16,910  median: $  35,210
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:   15,910  median: $  35,220
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    9,390  median: $  34,660
  Retail Trade                             emp:    8,090  median: $  35,800
  Manufacturing                            emp:    6,150  median: $  35,040
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    2,680  median: $  34,320
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    2,370  median: $  35,500
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,850  median: $  34,670
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      480  median: $  32,310

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
A dishwasher is a machine that is used to clean dishware, cookware, and cutlery automatically. Unlike manual dishwashing, which relies on physical scrubbing to remove soiling, the mechanical dishwasher cleans by spraying hot water, typically between 45 and 75 °C (110 and 170 °F), at the dishes, with lower temperatures of water used for delicate items.
A mix of water and dishwasher detergent is pumped to one or more rotating sprayers, cleaning the dishes with the cleaning mixture. The mixture is recirculated to save water and energy. Often there is a pre-rinse, which may or may not include detergent, and the water is then drained. This is followed by the main wash with fresh water and detergent. Once the wash is finished, the water is drained; more hot water enters the tub by means of an electromechanical solenoid valve, and the rinse cycle(s) begin. After the rinse process finishes, the water is drained again and the dishes are dried using one of several drying methods. Typically a rinse-aid, a chemical to reduce the surface tension of the water, is used to reduce water spots from hard water or other reasons.
In addition to domestic units, industrial dishwashers are available for use in commercial establishments such as hotels and restaurants, where many dishes must be cleaned. Washing is conducted with temperatures of 65–71 °C (149–160 °F) and sanitation is achieved by either the use of a booster heater that will provide an 82 °C (180 °F) "final rinse" temperature or through the use of a chemical sanitizer.


== History ==

The first mechanical dishwashing device was registered for a patent in 1850 in the United States by Joel Houghton. This device was made of wood and was cranked by hand while water sprayed onto the dishes. The device was both slow and unreliable. Another patent was granted to L.A. Alexander in 1865 that was similar to the first but featured a hand-cranked rack system. Neither device was practical or widely accepted. Some historians cite as an obstacle to adoption the historical attitude that valued women for the effort put into housework rather than the results—making household chores easier was perceived by some to reduce their value.
The most successful of the hand-powered dishwashers was invented in 1886 by Josephine Cochrane together with mechanic George Butters in Cochrane's tool shed in Shelbyville, Illinois when Cochrane (a wealthy socialite) wanted to protect her china while it was being washed. Their invention was unveiled at the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago under the name of Lavadora but was changed to Lavaplatos as another machine invented in 1858 already held that name. Cochrane's inspiration was her frustration at the damage to her good china that occurred when her servants handled it during cleaning.

Europe's first domestic dishwasher with an electric motor was invented and manufactured by Miele in 1929.
In the United Kingdom, William Howard Livens invented a small, non-electric dishwasher suitable for domestic use in 1924. It was the first dishwasher that incorporated most of the design elements that are featured in the models of today; it included a door for loading, a wire rack to hold the dirty crockery and a rotating sprayer. Drying elements were added to his design in 1940. It was the first machine suitable for domestic use, and it came at a time when permanent plumbing and running water in the home were becoming increasingly common.
Despite this, Liven's design did not become a commercial success, and dishwashers were only successfully sold as domestic utilities in the postwar boom of the 1950s, albeit only to the wealthy. Initially, dishwashers were sold as standalone or portable devices, but with the development of the wall-to-wall countertop and standardized height cabinets, dishwashers began to be marketed with standardized sizes and shapes, integrated underneath the kitchen countertop as a modular unit with other kitchen appliances.
By the 1970s, dishwashers had become commonplace in domestic residences in North America and Western Europe. By 2012, over 75 percent of homes in the United States and Germany had dishwashers.
In the late 1990s, manufacturers began offering various new energy conservation features in dishwashers. One feature was use of "soil sensors", which was a computerized tool in the dishwasher which measured food particles coming from dishes. When the dishwasher had cleaned the dishes to the point of not releasing more food particles, the soil sensor would report the dishes as being clean. The sensor operated with another innovation of using variable washing time. If dishes were especially dirty, then the dishwasher would run for a longer time than if the sensor detected them to be clean. In this way, the dishwasher would save energy and water by only being in operation for as long as needed.
It is noteworthy that prices for dishwashers increased significantly around 2022-2025, in part influenced by United States government-imposed tariffs on importers.


== Design ==


=== Wash chamber construction ===
Dishwashers might use either plastic or stainless steel for the construction of the wash chamber; stainless steel generally provides advantages over plastic construction.  Also, though wash chambers can come in different dimensions, it appears the "24-inch" has become standard, at least in the United States.


=== Size and capacity ===

Dishwashers that are installed into standard kitchen cabinets have a standard width and depth of 60 cm (Europe) or 24 in (61 cm) (US), and most dishwashers must be installed into a hole a minimum of 86 cm (Europe) or 34 in (86 cm) (US) tall. Portable dishwashers exist in 45 and 60 cm (Europe) or 18 and 24 in (46 and 61 cm) (US) widths, with casters and attached countertops. There are also dishwashers available in sizes according to the European gastronorm standard. Dishwashers may come in standard or tall tub designs; standard tub dishwashers have a service kickplate beneath the dishwasher door that allows for simpler maintenance and installation, but tall tub dishwashers have approximately 20% more capacity and better sound dampening from having a continuous front door.
The international standard for the capacity of a dishwasher is expressed as standard place settings. Commercial dishwashers are rated as plates per hour. The rating is based on standard-sized plates of the same size. The same can be said for commercial glass washers, as they are based on standard glasses, normally pint glasses.


=== Layout ===

Present-day machines feature a drop-down front panel door, allowing access to the interior, which usually contains two or sometimes three pull-out racks; racks can also be referred to as "baskets". In older U.S. models from the 1950s, the entire tub rolled out when the machine latch was opened, and loading as well as removing washable items was from the top, with the user reaching deep into the compartment for some items. Youngstown Kitchens, which manufactured entire kitchen cabinets and sinks, offered a tub-style dishwasher, which was coupled to a conventional kitchen sink as one unit. Most present-day machines allow for placement of dishes, silverware, tall items and cooking utensils in the lower rack, while glassware, cups and saucers are placed in the upper rack. One notable exception were dishwashers produced by the Maytag Corporation from the late sixties until the early nineties. These machines were designed for loading glassware, cups and saucers in the lower rack, while plates, silverware, and tall items were placed into the upper rack. This unique design allowed for a larger capacity and more flexibility in loading of dishes and pots and pans. Today, "dish drawer" models eliminate the inconvenience of the long reach that was necessary with older full-depth models. "Cutlery baskets" are also common. A drawer dishwasher, first introduced by Fisher & Paykel in 1997, is a variant of the dishwasher in which the baskets slide out with the do

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Dishwasher (occupation) (similarity: 0.5882)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dishwasher_(occupation)
  QID: Q14376534
  Extract: A dishwasher is a person who washes and dries dishware, cookware, and cutlery, often in a "back of house" restaurant or institutional setting. In the United Kingdom, this role is also referred to as kitchen porter, as well as "dishie" or "dish pig" in Australia. In many cases, the role will often in

  Title: Busser (similarity: 0.4706)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busser
  QID: Q5001288
  Extract: In North America, a busser, sometimes known as a busboy or busgirl, is a person in the restaurant and catering industry clearing tables, taking dirty dishes to the dishwasher, setting tables, refilling and otherwise assisting the waiting staff. In British English, the terms commis waiter, commis boy

  Title: Henri Büsser (similarity: 0.3478)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_B%C3%BCsser
  QID: Q661582
  Extract: Paul Henri Büsser was a French classical composer, organist, conductor and teacher. Among his teachers were César Franck, Charles Gounod and Jules Massenet. In addition to his own compositions Büsser edited and orchestrated a wide range of music – mostly but not exclusively French – dating from the 

  Title: Büsser (similarity: 0.4706)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%BCsser
  QID: Q1021794
  Extract: Büsser is a surname. Notable people with name include:Carlos Büsser (1928–2012), Argentine naval officer
Eduard Büsser (1899–1949), Swiss painter
Henri Büsser (1872–1973), French classical composer, organist, and conductor
Josef Büsser (1896–1952), Swiss painter, sculptor and art teacher
Karl Büsser

  Title: Maximilian Büsser (similarity: 0.3571)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maximilian_B%C3%BCsser
  QID: Q26899176
  Extract: Maximilian Büsser is a Swiss businessman and founder of the watch brand MB&F. Prior to his work at MB&F he was the CEO of Harry Winston Rare Timepieces (1998–2005) and worked at Jaeger-LeCoultre (1991–1998). Büsser has lived in Dubai since 2014.

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence supported by comprehensive O*NET data, detailed wage statistics from BLS OEWS May 2025, and clear task descriptions. Data coverage is complete across all major dimensions with specific metrics for skills, abilities, and work activities.
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wikipedia_used       : True
wikipedia_title      : Dishwasher
wikipedia_note       : The Wikipedia match refers to dishwashing machines rather than the occupation, though semantic neighbors include 'Dishwasher (occupation)' and 'Busser' which are directly relevant to this role. The occupational context differs significantly from the appliance focus of the exact match.

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Dishwashers clean dishes, kitchen equipment, and food preparation areas in restaurants and food service establishments. They operate dishwashing machines, hand-wash items, and maintain cleanliness standards in fast-paced kitchen environments. This entry-level position requires physical stamina and attention to detail while supporting food service operations through essential sanitation tasks.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A dishwasher begins their shift by setting up dishwashing stations and checking equipment functionality. They wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans using commercial dishwashers or by hand, then place clean items in designated storage areas. Throughout the day, they stock serving stations with food and utensils, clean food preparation areas, and sweep or scrub floors. They also sort and remove trash to designated pickup areas, clean garbage cans with water or steam, and may set up banquet tables or transfer supplies between storage and work areas using hand trucks.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as dishwashers possess strong manual dexterity and arm-hand steadiness, enabling them to handle dishes and equipment safely. They demonstrate dependability and attention to detail while working efficiently under pressure in busy kitchen environments. These workers thrive on routine tasks and take pride in maintaining cleanliness standards that support food safety. They typically prefer realistic work environments involving hands-on tasks rather than extensive social interaction or complex problem-solving.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most dishwasher positions require no formal education beyond a high school diploma, with 43.4% of workers having less than a high school diploma. Employers typically provide on-the-job training covering equipment operation, safety procedures, and sanitation standards. New workers learn through direct supervision and hands-on practice in real kitchen environments.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Dishwashers often advance to food preparation worker, dining room attendant, or kitchen helper roles within the same establishment. With experience, they may transition to cook positions, particularly short-order cooking, or move into supervisory roles in kitchen operations. Some pursue related cleaning occupations in healthcare or hospitality sectors where their sanitation experience proves valuable.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, dishwashers earn a median annual wage of $34,810, with the range from $26,200 to $42,860. The occupation employs 477,450 workers nationally, with highest wages in Washington ($40,080) and lowest in Guam ($21,030), representing a 1.91x geographic wage differential. The accommodation and food services industry employs the vast majority (412,400 workers), followed by healthcare and social assistance (16,910) and arts, entertainment, and recreation (15,910). Strong demand exists in metropolitan areas with active restaurant scenes and tourism industries.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Dishwasher roles face moderate automation pressure as commercial dishwashing technology improves and automated kitchen systems advance. However, the manual dexterity required for handling various dish types, the need for quality inspection, and the physical nature of moving objects between stations provide some protection against full automation in the near term.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Food Preparation Workers (35-2021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share food production knowledge and work in kitchen environments with similar physical demands and cleanliness requirements.
    data: Food Production knowledge (imp:2.8)
    data: Handling and Moving Objects activity
    data: Job Zone 2
  [task_similarity] Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (35-9011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve stocking serving stations, cleaning dining areas, and supporting food service operations with similar physical activities.
    data: Stock serving stations task
    data: Clean dining area emerging task
    data: Customer service knowledge
  [skill_overlap] Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both positions require manual dexterity, attention to detail, and perform cleaning tasks with similar physical demands and work styles.
    data: Manual Dexterity (imp:3.6)
    data: Attention to Detail work style
    data: Cleaning activities
  [riasec_cluster] Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (53-7061.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations cluster in realistic work environments involving hands-on equipment cleaning with minimal social interaction requirements.
    data: RIASEC R:7.00
    data: Equipment cleaning tasks
    data: Manual work activities
  [transferable_skill] Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers (51-6011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles utilize operation and control skills for equipment operation and coordination for managing workflow and materials.
    data: Operation and Control (imp:2.9)
    data: Coordination (imp:2.8)
    data: Equipment operation tasks

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['dishwasher', 'dish machine', 'kitchen cleaner', 'busser', 'dish runner', 'steward', 'dish technician', 'breakdown person']
  exclude_keywords : ['appliance', 'manufacturing', 'sales', 'repair', 'installation']
  title_patterns   : ['*dishwasher*', '*dish*machine*operator*', '*kitchen*steward*', '*busser*', '*dish*tech*']
  common_variations: ['dishwashing machine operator', 'dish machine operator', 'DMO', 'kitchen helper', 'bus person', 'dish room worker', 'glass washer', 'dish stacker']

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source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

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cycle                      23  0.00462  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
energy                     21  0.00421  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
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rinse                      18  0.00361  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
kitchen                    17  0.00341  wikipedia            wikipedia:53%  inference:41%  onet_tasks:6%
drying                     17  0.00341  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
principles                 16  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
commercial                 16  0.00321  wikipedia            wikipedia:88%  inference:12%
washing                    16  0.00321  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
standards                  14  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:57%  wikipedia:21%  inference:21%
models                     14  0.00281  wikipedia            wikipedia:93%  onet_dimensions:7%
objects                    14  0.00281  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  wikipedia:7%  inference:7%
states                     14  0.00281  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
materials                  13  0.00261  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:77%  wikipedia:15%  dwas:8%
control                    13  0.00261  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
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techniques                 11  0.00221  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  wikipedia:9%
design                     11  0.00221  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  wikipedia:45%
needed                     11  0.00221  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  wikipedia:36%
body                       11  0.00221  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  wikipedia:9%
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