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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “School Cook” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #460 of 702. Estimated risk: 83.0%

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AI Exposure Risk

39%

“School Cook” 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 39% probability of disruption by generative AI and Large Language Models.

Automation & Robot Risk

46%

“School Cook” will probably not be replaced by robots.

Evaluating the physical dexterity, repetitive motion tasks, and manual labor associated with this role, our analysis indicates a 46% likelihood of substitution by advanced robotics systems.

Personal & Financial Insights

Every occupation has a unique profile. For Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET classify the day-to-day work broadly as: Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

Avg. Annual Salary $37,310
Avg. Hourly Wage $17.94
Available Jobs (US) 448,260
Job Title & Hierarchy Code (SOC) Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria #35-2012
Wage vs. National Median
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Data is based on the reference occupation: “Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria”

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Related Occupations & Automation Risk

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

AI Risk 49%
Robot Risk 49%

Chefs and Head Cooks

AI Risk 48%
Robot Risk 51%

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%

Core Skills & Abilities

  • Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.

  • Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.

  • Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry.

  • Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.

  • Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs.

  • Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures.

  • Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.

  • Monitor menus and spending to ensure that meals are prepared economically.

  • Determine meal prices, based on calculations of ingredient prices.

  • Monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed.

  • Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons.

  • Take inventory of supplies and equipment.

  • Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure food safety.

  • Rotate and store food supplies.

  • Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.

  • Train new employees.

  • Bake breads, rolls, or other pastries.

Technologies & Software

  • Spreadsheet software
  • Microsoft Word
  • GNOME Gnutrition
  • Point of sale POS software
  • IBM Lotus 1-2-3
  • Toast AI
  • Flippy (Miso Robotics)
  • PCS Revenue Control Systems FASTRAK School Meal Software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Gemini for Workspace
  • ChatGPT (OpenAI)
  • Meals Plus
  • Word processing software
  • Oyster knives
  • Braziers
  • Tilt skillets
  • Commercial coffee grinders
  • Woks
  • Infrared heat lamps
  • Commercial stand mixers
  • Knife sharpeners
  • Box graters
  • Carbonated beverage dispensers
  • Bread slicers
  • Griddles
  • Waffle makers
  • Meat grinders
  • Kitchen fire extinguishers
  • Commercial dishwashers
  • Paring knives
  • Pressurized steam cookers
  • Parisian cutters
  • Cash registers
  • Rice cookers
  • Strainers
  • Commercial ice cream machines
  • Blenders
  • Rotisserie ovens
  • Ice-making machines
  • Grills
  • Steam kettles
  • Electric deep-fat fryers
  • Point of sale POS computer terminals
  • Serrated blade knives
  • Commercial microwave ovens
  • Personal computers
  • Portion scales
  • Kitchen shears
  • Cappuccino makers
  • Blast chillers
  • Conveyor ovens
  • Cream whippers
  • Garbage compactors
  • Chefs' knives
  • Broilers
  • Convection ovens
  • Gas-powered deep-fat fryers
  • Steam tables
  • Bone saws
  • Commercial kitchen steamers
  • Mixers
  • Ice shaving or crushing equipment
  • Fire suppression blankets
  • Hot dog cookers
  • Salamanders
  • Desktop computers
  • Refrigerator thermometers
  • Pizza ovens
  • Electric stoves
  • Food shredders
  • Food dicers
  • Commercial coffeemakers
  • Juice dispensers
  • Sifters
  • Commercial kitchen convection ovens
  • Toasters
  • Commercial use combination ovens
  • Disposal units
  • Food processors
  • Double boilers
  • Juice extractors
  • Meat thermometers
  • Touch screen monitors
  • Sieves
  • Mandolines
  • Pasta machines
  • Food slicers
  • Kitchen tongs
  • Apple corers
  • Gas stoves

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