Utility aide vs pan washer

The differences between utility aides and pan washers 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 $26,916 average annual salary of a pan washer.

Utility aide vs pan washer overview

	Utility Aide	Pan Washer
Yearly salary	$27,902	$26,916
Hourly rate	$13.41	$12.94
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	80,595	34,362
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 62%
Average age	36	36
Years of experience	-	-

Utility aide vs pan washer salary

Utility aides and pan washers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Utility Aide	Pan Washer
Average salary	$27,902	$26,916
Salary range	Between $21,000 And $36,000	Between $20,000 And $35,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between utility aide and pan washer education

There are a few differences between a utility aide and a pan washer in terms of educational background:

	Utility Aide	Pan Washer
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 62%
Most common major	Business	Graphic Design
Most common college	-	-

Utility aide vs pan washer demographics

Here are the differences between utility aides' and pan washers' demographics:

	Utility Aide	Pan Washer
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, 11.2% Unknown, 6.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Asian, 5.0% White, 64.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between utility aide and pan washer 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.

Pan washer example responsibilities.

Maintain cleanliness of equipment and floor adhering to sanitation regulations.
Use a variety of cooking equipment such as wood-ovens, grills, fryers, and various other pieces.

Utility aide vs pan washer skills

Common utility aide skills

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

Common pan washer skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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