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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Menu Planner” 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%

“Menu Planner” 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%

“Menu Planner” 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 46%
Robot Risk 38%

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Robot Risk 42%

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Core Skills & Abilities

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

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

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

  • Record production or operational data on specified forms.

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

  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.

  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.

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

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

  • 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.

  • Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs.

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

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

Technologies & Software

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

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