Dishwashing machine operator vs cook/dishwasher

The differences between dishwashing machine operators 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 $27,596 average annual salary of a dishwashing machine operator.

The top three skills for a dishwashing machine operator include dishes, clean kitchen and food preparation equipment. The most important skills for a cook/dishwasher are wash dishes, customer service, and dishwashers.

Dishwashing machine operator vs cook/dishwasher overview

	Dishwashing Machine Operator	Cook/Dishwasher
Yearly salary	$27,596	$31,703
Hourly rate	$13.27	$15.24
Growth rate	16%	16%
Number of jobs	89,144	133,000
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 58%
Average age	36	36
Years of experience	-	-

Dishwashing machine operator vs cook/dishwasher salary

Dishwashing machine operators and cook/dishwashers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Dishwashing Machine Operator	Cook/Dishwasher
Average salary	$27,596	$31,703
Salary range	Between $21,000 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 dishwashing machine operator and cook/dishwasher education

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

	Dishwashing Machine Operator	Cook/Dishwasher
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 53%	High School Diploma, 58%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Dishwashing machine operator vs cook/dishwasher demographics

Here are the differences between dishwashing machine operators' and cook/dishwashers' demographics:

	Dishwashing Machine Operator	Cook/Dishwasher
Average age	36	36
Gender ratio	Male, 82.8% Female, 17.2%	Male, 81.7% Female, 18.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.4% Unknown, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 5.9% White, 59.6% 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 dishwashing machine operator and cook/dishwasher duties and responsibilities

Dishwashing machine operator example responsibilities.

Perform washing of dishes, glassware, flatware pots, or pans using dishwashers or by hand.
Collect dishes from tables that previously occupy; disinfect tables after each use and clean the windows.
Ensure food are stored and cook at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
Operate the dishwasher by conveyor, clean food areas, and take out trash.
Clean shelves and rotate stock.-Operated dishwasher.
Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and fryers.

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.

Dishwashing machine operator vs cook/dishwasher skills

Common dishwashing machine operator skills

Dishes, 68%
Clean Kitchen, 12%
Food Preparation Equipment, 9%
Dishwashers, 8%
Cooking Equipment, 3%

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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Updated January 8, 2025

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