Bus person dishwasher vs prep cook/dishwasher

The differences between bus person dishwashers and prep cook/dishwashers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a prep cook/dishwasher has an average salary of $31,687, which is higher than the $28,157 average annual salary of a bus person dishwasher.

The top three skills for a bus person dishwasher include cleanliness, cooking equipment and clean tables. The most important skills for a prep cook/dishwasher are wash dishes, food preparation equipment, and dishwashers.

Bus person dishwasher vs prep cook/dishwasher overview

	Bus Person Dishwasher	Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Yearly salary	$28,157	$31,687
Hourly rate	$13.54	$15.23
Growth rate	16%	16%
Number of jobs	82,827	126,351
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	36	38
Years of experience	-	4

Bus person dishwasher vs prep cook/dishwasher salary

Bus person dishwashers and prep cook/dishwashers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bus Person Dishwasher	Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Average salary	$28,157	$31,687
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $36,000	Between $25,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Seattle, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Seattle Seahawks
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between bus person dishwasher and prep cook/dishwasher education

There are a few differences between a bus person dishwasher and a prep cook/dishwasher in terms of educational background:

	Bus Person Dishwasher	Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Business	Culinary Arts
Most common college	-	-

Bus person dishwasher vs prep cook/dishwasher demographics

Here are the differences between bus person dishwashers' and prep cook/dishwashers' demographics:

	Bus Person Dishwasher	Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Average age	36	38
Gender ratio	Male, 89.0% Female, 11.0%	Male, 80.1% Female, 19.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.1% Asian, 5.7% White, 61.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%	Black or African American, 8.5% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 18.0% Asian, 8.6% White, 59.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
LGBT Percentage	5%	6%

Differences between bus person dishwasher and prep cook/dishwasher duties and responsibilities

Bus person dishwasher example responsibilities.

Respond to guests' inquiries with regard to culinary terminology and recommendation.
Serve as a dishwasher, while also cleaning the whole kitchen and preparing it for the next shift.
Work BOH in a fast pace environment with food make to order as customers want it.

Prep cook/dishwasher example responsibilities.

Manage the POS system (adding/deleting specials, editing prices, viewing server appetizer/dessert sales and their server report information).
Operate many kitchen appliances and machines including fryers, grinders, food processors, mixers, and slicers.
Perform basic cooking duties such as operate fryers as well as assist cooks in any way need with entrees.
Receive, prepare and plate orders using commercial grills, fryers, ovens and stoves in a quick and consistent manner.
Prep food items and refrigerate appropriately, maintain cleanliness of restaurant, wash all dishes associate with the daily operations
Operate a dishwasher for a hospital cafeteria.

Bus person dishwasher vs prep cook/dishwasher skills

Common bus person dishwasher skills

Cleanliness, 32%
Cooking Equipment, 15%
Clean Tables, 14%
Dishwashers, 9%
Clean Kitchen, 8%
Food Preparation Equipment, 4%

Common prep cook/dishwasher skills

Wash Dishes, 42%
Food Preparation Equipment, 10%
Dishwashers, 8%
Kitchen Equipment, 4%
Cooking Equipment, 3%
Line Cooks, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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