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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Cake Froster” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #169 of 702. Estimated risk: 10.0%

Directly assessed by researchers as unlikely to be automatable
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AI Exposure Risk

48%

“Cake Froster” will probably not be replaced by AI.

Based on the cognitive demands, communication requirements, and logical reasoning intrinsic to this occupation according to O*NET data, we project a 48% probability of disruption by generative AI and Large Language Models.

Automation & Robot Risk

51%

“Cake Froster” will maybe be replaced by robots.

Evaluating the physical dexterity, repetitive motion tasks, and manual labor associated with this role, our analysis indicates a 51% likelihood of substitution by advanced robotics systems.

Personal & Financial Insights

Every occupation has a unique profile. For Chefs and Head Cooks, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET classify the day-to-day work broadly as: Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.

Avg. Annual Salary $64,720
Avg. Hourly Wage $31.11
Available Jobs (US) 182,320
Job Title & Hierarchy Code (SOC) Chefs and Head Cooks #35-1011
Wage vs. National Median
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Data is based on the reference occupation: “Chefs and Head Cooks”

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AI Risk 49%
Robot Risk 49%

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AI Risk 48%
Robot Risk 47%

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AI Risk 46%
Robot Risk 38%

Food Preparation Workers

AI Risk 45%
Robot Risk 42%

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AI Risk 44%
Robot Risk 45%

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AI Risk 43%
Robot Risk 45%

Core Skills & Abilities

  • Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers.

  • Coordinate planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all the food operations within establishments such as clubs, hotels, or restaurant chains.

  • Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

  • Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs.

  • Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.

  • Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.

  • Recruit and hire staff, such as cooks and other kitchen workers.

  • Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.

  • Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.

  • Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.

  • Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.

  • Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions, such as weddings, parties, or banquets.

  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.

  • Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.

  • Record production or operational data on specified forms.

  • Plan, direct, or supervise food preparation or cooking activities of multiple kitchens or restaurants in an establishment such as a restaurant chain, hospital, or hotel.

  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.

  • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.

  • Meet with sales representatives to negotiate prices or order supplies.

  • Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.

  • Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.

Technologies & Software

  • IPro Restaurant Inventory, Recipe & Menu Software
  • Internet browser software
  • Microsoft Word
  • Gemini for Workspace
  • Flippy (Miso Robotics)
  • ChatGPT (OpenAI)
  • ReServe Interactive
  • SoftCafe MenuPro
  • ADP eTIME
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Sage MAS 90 ERP
  • Barrington Software CookenPro Commercial
  • Facebook
  • Axxya Systems Nutritionist Pro
  • Nutrition analysis software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Email software
  • Menu planning software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Toast AI
  • EGS CALCMENU
  • Google Sheets
  • GNOME Gnutrition
  • Delphi Technology
  • Culinary Software Services ChefTec
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Enggist & Grandjean EGS F&B Control
  • CostGuard
  • GroupMe
  • Rotisserie units
  • Slicing machines
  • Cake decorating tools
  • Sieves
  • Convection ovens
  • Kitchen shears
  • Laptop computers
  • Food smokers
  • Instant-read pocket thermometers
  • Vegetable brushes
  • Kitchen fire extinguishers
  • Kitchen tongs
  • Vegetable peelers
  • Food processors
  • Commercial coffee grinders
  • Commercial coffeemakers
  • Desktop computers
  • Hot dog cookers
  • Steam tables
  • Infrared heat lamps
  • Mandolines
  • Bread slicers
  • Garbage compactors
  • Food dicers
  • Knife sharpeners
  • Juice dispensers
  • Ice shaving or crushing equipment
  • Fire suppression blankets
  • Double boilers
  • Griddles
  • Gas stoves
  • Personal computers
  • Melon ballers
  • Gas ovens
  • Plane graters
  • Sifters
  • Juice extractors
  • Paring knives
  • Cream whippers
  • Dry or liquid measuring cups
  • Blast chillers
  • Grills
  • Woks
  • Fruit zesters
  • Commercial dishwashers
  • Gas-powered deep-fat fryers
  • Food shredders
  • Cappuccino makers
  • Rice cookers
  • Portion scales
  • Apple corers
  • Electric stoves
  • Meat grinders
  • Serrated blade knives
  • Chefs' knives
  • Rolling pins
  • Commercial microwave ovens
  • Waffle makers
  • Toasters
  • Strainers
  • Boning knives
  • Refrigerator thermometers
  • Steam kettles
  • Mixers
  • Blenders
  • Electric deep-fat fryers
  • Carbonated beverage dispensers
  • Meat thermometers
  • Box graters
  • Braziers
  • Broilers
  • Meat slicers
  • Pressurized steam cookers
  • Bone saws
  • Electric ovens
  • Salamanders
  • Pasta machines
  • Parisian cutters
  • Ice-making machines
  • Pizza ovens
  • Oyster knives
  • Conveyer ovens

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