Roundsman vs prep cook/dishwasher

The differences between roundsmen and prep cook/dishwashers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a roundsman and a prep cook/dishwasher. Additionally, a prep cook/dishwasher has an average salary of $31,687, which is higher than the $30,299 average annual salary of a roundsman.

The top three skills for a roundsman include cleanliness, food preparation and wine. The most important skills for a prep cook/dishwasher are wash dishes, food preparation equipment, and dishwashers.

Roundsman vs prep cook/dishwasher overview

	Roundsman	Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Yearly salary	$30,299	$31,687
Hourly rate	$14.57	$15.23
Growth rate	16%	16%
Number of jobs	7,928	126,351
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 54%	High School Diploma, 57%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	4	4

Roundsman vs prep cook/dishwasher salary

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

	Roundsman	Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Average salary	$30,299	$31,687
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $38,000	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 roundsman and prep cook/dishwasher education

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

	Roundsman	Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 54%	High School Diploma, 57%
Most common major	Culinary Arts	Culinary Arts
Most common college	-	-

Roundsman vs prep cook/dishwasher demographics

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

	Roundsman	Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 80.8% Female, 19.2%	Male, 80.1% Female, 19.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.4% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 8.9% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	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	6%	6%

Differences between roundsman and prep cook/dishwasher duties and responsibilities

Roundsman example responsibilities.

Achieve proficiency in all culinary areas including grill, saut, pantry, soup, sauce, and sanitation.
Manage a kitchen of military personal and Japanese civilian chefs.
Prepare food for daily buffets and luncheons.
Monitor buffets to make sure they are stocked properly.
Lunch, dinner and weekend brunch for the 250 seat restaurant.
Preserve the cleanliness of the dining area and provide top-quality customer service.

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.

Roundsman vs prep cook/dishwasher skills

Common roundsman skills

Cleanliness, 18%
Food Preparation, 17%
Wine, 14%
Culinary, 13%
Food Storage, 9%
Cooking Techniques, 5%

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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