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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Cake Mixer” 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 Mixer” 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 Mixer” 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 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.

  • Record production or operational data on specified forms.

  • 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.

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

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

  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.

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

  • Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs.

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

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

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

  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.

Technologies & Software

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

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