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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

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

  • Record production or operational data on specified forms.

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

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

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

  • 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.

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

  • Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.

  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.

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

  • 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.

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

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

Technologies & Software

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

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