Dishwasher — ONET Occupation Study

About this study

Mercor is building a new, more accurate version of O*NET — the U.S. government's framework for describing occupations and the tasks they involve. We are gathering input directly from experienced practitioners to improve how the work of dishwashers is described.

About the role (SOC 35-9021.00 — Dishwashers)

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

What you'll do

• Complete a one-time online survey/interview about your day-to-day work as a dishwasher. It takes 30-75 minutes.
• There may be an optional follow-up survey, task, or short interview afterward, which would be paid separately.

Who we're looking for (eligible applicants have)

• 2+ years of experience working specifically as a dishwasher.
• Current work, or work within the last 12 months, in the role.
• Direct knowledge of daily kitchen tasks, equipment, and workflow.
• U.S.-based.

Not eligible (common confounders)

• Cooks and food preparation workers whose primary role is preparing food (SOC 35-2014.00, 35-2021.00).
• Servers, hosts, or general front-of-house staff.
• Kitchen or restaurant managers.

Reference for the occupation: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/35-9021.00