Kitchen cleaner vs custodian worker

The differences between kitchen cleaners and custodian workers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a kitchen cleaner has an average salary of $29,748, which is higher than the $28,309 average annual salary of a custodian worker.

The top three skills for a kitchen cleaner include dishes, cleanliness and exhaust fans. The most important skills for a custodian worker are wax floors, cleanliness, and scrubbers.

Kitchen cleaner vs custodian worker overview

	Kitchen Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Yearly salary	$29,748	$28,309
Hourly rate	$14.30	$13.61
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	51,694	102,181
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	-	-

Kitchen cleaner vs custodian worker salary

Kitchen cleaners and custodian workers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Kitchen Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Average salary	$29,748	$28,309
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $37,000	Between $22,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	-	Schenectady, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Idyllwild Arts
Best paying industry	-	Hospitality

Differences between kitchen cleaner and custodian worker education

There are a few differences between a kitchen cleaner and a custodian worker in terms of educational background:

	Kitchen Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 60%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Kitchen cleaner vs custodian worker demographics

Here are the differences between kitchen cleaners' and custodian workers' demographics:

	Kitchen Cleaner	Custodian Worker
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 74.8% Female, 25.2%	Male, 57.4% Female, 42.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.3% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 25.1% Asian, 5.3% White, 50.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%	Black or African American, 12.0% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 4.7% White, 58.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between kitchen cleaner and custodian worker duties and responsibilities

Kitchen cleaner example responsibilities.

Operate a POS system and manage cash and credit card sales.
Clean all kitchen areas, stoves, ovens, refrigerators, cookers, counter tops, cans and mats.
Maintain cleanliness of all food services areas and equipment.
Operate trash compactor and dishwasher, clean, wash and store pots, pans and dishes.
Clean multiple commercial building using industrialize buffers, scrubbers and/or vacuum equipment.
Operate trash compactor and dishwasher.

Custodian worker example responsibilities.

Operate auto scrubbers, vacuums, and wet/dry extractors to mop, strip, wax, and buff floors.
Inspect assigned work locations to ensure cleanliness and organization.
Perform mechanical repairs and services to plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems and large rotating equipment including refrigeration systems.
Clean and disinfect lavatory areas including sinks, urinals and toilets using appropriate cleaning solutions.
Operate buffers and burnishers to strip, wax and buff floors and corridors in various facilities.

Kitchen cleaner vs custodian worker skills

Common kitchen cleaner skills

Dishes, 32%
Cleanliness, 26%
Exhaust Fans, 18%
Clean Kitchen, 5%
Food Service, 4%
Kitchen Surfaces, 3%

Common custodian worker skills

WAX Floors, 15%
Cleanliness, 11%
Scrubbers, 8%
Window Sills, 6%
Class Rooms, 6%
Taking Care, 5%

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