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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Culinary Specialist” 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%

“Culinary Specialist” 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%

“Culinary Specialist” 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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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%

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AI Risk 44%
Robot Risk 45%

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AI Risk 43%
Robot Risk 45%

Core Skills & Abilities

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

  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.

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

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

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

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

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

  • Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs.

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

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

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

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

  • Record production or operational data on specified forms.

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

  • 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.

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

Technologies & Software

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

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