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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Restaurant Chef” 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%

“Restaurant Chef” 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%

“Restaurant Chef” 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%

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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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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

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

  • Check the quantity and quality of received products.

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

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

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

  • 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.

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

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

  • Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs.

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

  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.

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

Technologies & Software

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

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