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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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Core Skills & Abilities

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

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

  • Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs.

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.

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

  • Record production or operational data on specified forms.

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

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

  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.

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

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

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

Technologies & Software

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

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