Dishwasher/server vs cook/dishwasher

The differences between dishwasher/servers and cook/dishwashers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a cook/dishwasher has an average salary of $31,703, which is higher than the $28,063 average annual salary of a dishwasher/server.

The top three skills for a dishwasher/server include wash dishes, customer service and clean kitchen. The most important skills for a cook/dishwasher are wash dishes, customer service, and dishwashers.

Dishwasher/server vs cook/dishwasher overview

	Dishwasher/Server	Cook/Dishwasher
Yearly salary	$28,063	$31,703
Hourly rate	$13.49	$15.24
Growth rate	16%	16%
Number of jobs	92,239	133,000
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 58%
Average age	36	36
Years of experience	-	-

Dishwasher/server vs cook/dishwasher salary

Dishwasher/servers and cook/dishwashers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Dishwasher/Server	Cook/Dishwasher
Average salary	$28,063	$31,703
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $35,000	Between $24,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Tacoma, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	New Seasons Market
Best paying industry	-	Hospitality

Differences between dishwasher/server and cook/dishwasher education

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

	Dishwasher/Server	Cook/Dishwasher
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 51%	High School Diploma, 58%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Dishwasher/server vs cook/dishwasher demographics

Here are the differences between dishwasher/servers' and cook/dishwashers' demographics:

	Dishwasher/Server	Cook/Dishwasher
Average age	36	36
Gender ratio	Male, 66.6% Female, 33.4%	Male, 81.7% Female, 18.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Asian, 5.7% White, 61.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%	Black or African American, 12.6% Unknown, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 11.6% Asian, 5.9% White, 62.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between dishwasher/server and cook/dishwasher duties and responsibilities

Dishwasher/server example responsibilities.

Complete end-of-shift cleaning duties to maximize dining area cleanliness
Work from dishwasher to bartender performing various tasks to ensure customer satisfaction
Work BOH in a fast pace environment with food make to order as customers want it.

Cook/dishwasher example responsibilities.

Operate mixers and manage ingredients to meet product quality and uniformity standards.
Cook and prepare sandwiches and entrees throughout the shift, working with slicers, grills, and fryers.
Enter orders into pos system.
Organize groceries as to ensure use before expiration.
Host: open/close shifts, greet and seat tables, run seating board.
Serve food to customers, run the cash register and also buse tables and wash dishes.

Dishwasher/server vs cook/dishwasher skills

Common dishwasher/server skills

Wash Dishes, 28%
Customer Service, 13%
Clean Kitchen, 12%
Fine Dining, 11%
Food Service, 8%
Dishwashers, 5%

Common cook/dishwasher skills

Wash Dishes, 44%
Customer Service, 12%
Dishwashers, 7%
Prep Food, 6%
Safety Standards, 4%
Kitchen Equipment, 3%

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