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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Confectioner” 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%

“Confectioner” 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%

“Confectioner” 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

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

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

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

  • Record production or operational data on specified forms.

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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.

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

  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.

  • Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs.

  • 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.

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

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

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

  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.

Technologies & Software

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

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