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Dishwasher resume skills and keywords

In 42 Dishwasher job postings from 23 employers analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills are Attention to detail (43 %), Sanitation (36 %), Food safety (31 %), Food safety certification (31 %) and Standard operating procedures (26 %). Of the top 25 skills, 16 are hard skills, tools or certifications and 9 are soft skills.

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Top 25 skills in Dishwasher job postings

Skills requested in 42 Dishwasher job postings, by share of postings
SkillShare of postingsType
Attention to detail43 %Soft skill
Sanitation36 %Hard skill
Food safety31 %Hard skill
Food safety certification31 %Certification
Standard operating procedures26 %Hard skill
Trash24 %Hard skill
Communication17 %Soft skill
Mentoring14 %Soft skill
ServSafe12 %Certification
Food preparation12 %Hard skill
Recycling10 %Hard skill
Teamwork10 %Soft skill
Food safety and sanitation10 %Hard skill
Flexibility10 %Soft skill
SOPs10 %Hard skill
Housekeeping10 %Hard skill
Safety protocols10 %Hard skill
Rack7 %Hard skill
Replenishment7 %Hard skill
Professionalism7 %Soft skill
Work ethic7 %Soft skill
Customer service7 %Soft skill
Operational Excellence7 %Tool
Leadership7 %Soft skill
Wine7 %Hard skill

Hard skills vs soft skills vs tools and certifications

Hard skills (13)

Soft skills (9)

Tools and software (1)

Certifications and licenses (2)

Keyword phrases recruiters use

Multi-word phrases that recur across these dishwasher postings, with the share of postings that use each one.

pot pan 43 %storage areas 31 %dishe utensil 31 %flexible schedules 29 %clean organized 29 %maintain cleanliness 26 %cleaning equipment 26 %proper handling 24 %follow instructions 21 %extended periods 21 %during peak 19 %daily operations 19 %night weekend 19 %flexible availability 19 %clean dishes 17 %

How to use this on your resume

Treat the table as a checklist, not a script. Put the skills you genuinely have in your skills section, using the same wording as the posting, and back the top ones with a bullet that shows the result.

Each job posting differs from the average, so compare your resume with the actual ad: paste it into the resume keyword scanner to see which terms you already have and which are missing. The ATS keywords guide explains where to place them so applicant tracking systems read them.

Skip any skill you cannot talk about in an interview; a keyword that falls apart under one question costs more than it gains. For a full layout with these skills in context, see the Dishwasher resume example. Then prepare for the Dishwasher interview questions that test them.

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Dishwasher resume skills: FAQ

Which skills matter most for a Dishwasher resume?

In 42 Dishwasher job postings analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills were Attention to detail (43 %), Sanitation (36 %), Food safety (31 %), Food safety certification (31 %) and Standard operating procedures (26 %). Lead your skills section with the ones you can back up, and show them in your experience bullets too.

Should I list soft skills on a Dishwasher resume?

Yes, but prove them rather than list them. 9 of the top 25 skills in these postings are soft skills, led by Attention to detail (43 % of postings). Show them through results in your bullets, for example a project you coordinated or a process you explained.

Which tools and certifications do Dishwasher postings ask for?

The tools and certifications named most often were Food safety certification (31 %), ServSafe (12 %) and Operational Excellence (7 %). List the ones you have exactly as the posting writes them.

Where does this data come from?

From 42 public Dishwasher job postings at 23 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from Greenhouse (36) and Lever (6). A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 42. The data is updated quarterly and can be downloaded as a CSV.

Method and data

Source: 42 public job postings for dishwasher roles (titles such as Dishwasher, Kitchen Porter, Events Kitchen Porter - Soho Farmhouse and Kitchen Porter - Soho Farmhouse - Staff Canteen) at 23 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from employer applicant tracking system job boards: Greenhouse 36 and Lever 6. Employers in the sample include TooJay’s Deli • Bakery • Restaurant, Soho House & Co., Method Co., The Social Hub, Soho House via Caterer.com and Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa | Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman. A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 42. Updated quarterly. Download the data: dishwasher-resume-skills.csv (CC BY 4.0). Browse skills for other roles.