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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Cake Icer” 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 Icer” 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 Icer” 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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Related Occupations & Automation Risk

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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%

Cooks, Private Household

AI Risk 44%
Robot Risk 45%

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

AI Risk 43%
Robot Risk 45%

Core Skills & Abilities

  • Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs.

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

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

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

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

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

  • Record production or operational data on specified forms.

  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.

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

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

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

  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.

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

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

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

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

Technologies & Software

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

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