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Clean tableware

This is physical, in-person work with real objects, tools, equipment and places that change from day to day. AI can't do it for you.

Part of Clean workpieces, finished products, or other objects, under the O*NET work activity group Performing General Physical Activities. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (0 AI-ready, 0 AI-assist, 10 stays human).

Tasks built on this activity

• Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.Stays human Bartenders
• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.Stays human Dishwashers
• Clean or sterilize dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, or facilities.Stays human Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
• Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.Stays human Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
• Load dishes, glasses, and tableware into dishwashing machines.Stays human Food Preparation Workers
• Wash dishes, glassware, and silverware after meals.Stays human Fast Food and Counter Workers
• Wash glasses or other serving equipment at bars.Stays human Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

Tasks where it is part of the work

• Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.Stays human Baristas
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.Stays human Food Preparation Workers
• Scrub and polish counters, steam tables, and other equipment, and clean glasses, dishes, and fountain equipment.Stays human Fast Food and Counter Workers