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Dishwashers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.

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This source lists 13 tasks, including 10 marked Core and 3 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2025.

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Core · Task 11186 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.

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Core · Task 11188 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.

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Core · Task 11187 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.

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Core · Task 11190 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Sweep or scrub floors.

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Core · Task 11189 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.

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Core · Task 11193 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving.

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Core · Task 11192 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.

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Core · Task 11195 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.

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Core · Task 11196 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Receive and store supplies.

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Core · Task 11191 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Clean garbage cans with water or steam.

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Supplemental · Task 11198 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food or supplies.

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Supplemental · Task 11197 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Prepare and package individual place settings.

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Supplemental · Task 11194 · 08/2025 · Incumbent

Set up banquet tables.

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