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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

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

AI Risk 49%
Robot Risk 49%

Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

AI Risk 48%
Robot Risk 47%

Fast Food and Counter Workers

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

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

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

  • Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs.

  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Record production or operational data on specified forms.

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

  • 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.

Technologies & Software

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

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