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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Cake Maker” 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 Maker” 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 Maker” 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

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

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

  • 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.

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

  • Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs.

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

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

  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.

  • 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.

  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.

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

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

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

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

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

Technologies & Software

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

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