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Dishwasher in French

In France, this job is advertised as “Plongeur”. To search for jobs in France, type “Plongeur” or “Plongeuse”.

Masculine
Plongeur
Feminine
Plongeuse
ROME code
G1605

Common synonyms

  • plongeur en restauration

Official ROME job titles

Job titles France Travail attaches to this occupation, useful as search keywords.

  • Plongeur / Plongeuse en restauration
  • Plongeur officier / Plongeuse officière de cuisine
  • Plongeur-batterie / Plongeuse-batterie en restauration
  • Responsable de la plonge en restauration

Working as a dishwasher in France

Search for plongeur or plongeuse, plongeur en restauration, or plongeur batterie when the job is focused on pots and pans. In larger kitchens the title can be plongeur officier de cuisine. No diploma is required. The CQP Plongeur officier de cuisine exists and can help, and a CAP Cuisine is the usual next step for those who want to cook. Contracts generally follow the hotel and restaurant collective agreement (convention HCR), with split shifts and weekend work. Seasonal jobs in ski resorts and coastal towns often include housing. International students may take part-time hours on their student permit; other non-EU workers need a permit that allows employment.

French job profile (in French): Plongeur

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