Utility aide vs dishwashing machine operator

The differences between utility aides and dishwashing machine operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a utility aide has an average salary of $27,902, which is higher than the $27,596 average annual salary of a dishwashing machine operator.

The top three skills for a utility aide include safety rules, cleanliness and HVAC. The most important skills for a dishwashing machine operator are dishes, clean kitchen, and food preparation equipment.

Utility aide vs dishwashing machine operator overview

	Utility Aide	Dishwashing Machine Operator
Yearly salary	$27,902	$27,596
Hourly rate	$13.41	$13.27
Growth rate	-	16%
Number of jobs	80,595	89,144
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	36	36
Years of experience	-	-

Utility aide vs dishwashing machine operator salary

Utility aides and dishwashing machine operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Utility Aide	Dishwashing Machine Operator
Average salary	$27,902	$27,596
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $36,000	Between $21,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between utility aide and dishwashing machine operator education

There are a few differences between a utility aide and a dishwashing machine operator in terms of educational background:

	Utility Aide	Dishwashing Machine Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Utility aide vs dishwashing machine operator demographics

Here are the differences between utility aides' and dishwashing machine operators' demographics:

	Utility Aide	Dishwashing Machine Operator
Average age	36	36
Gender ratio	Male, 73.8% Female, 26.2%	Male, 82.8% Female, 17.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.8% Unknown, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 5.8% White, 64.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	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%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between utility aide and dishwashing machine operator duties and responsibilities

Utility aide example responsibilities.

Assist with the day to day procedure to ensure that proper cleanliness are maintained throughout the shift.
Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans; using dishwashers or by hand.
Maintain cleanliness in the work area, organize all chemicals, supplies and sanitize all the food equipment.
Operate forklifts, operate manlifts, basic stick welding, operate both oxygen/acetylene and oxygen/natural gas torches.
Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans, using dishwasher machine.
Use a variety of cooking equipment such as wood-ovens, grills, fryers, and various other pieces.

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.

Utility aide vs dishwashing machine operator skills

Common utility aide skills

Safety Rules, 27%
Cleanliness, 24%
HVAC, 23%
Food Preparation Equipment, 5%
Food Carts, 5%
Dry Storage, 4%

Common dishwashing machine operator skills

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

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