Side-by-Side Comparison
Baristas leads 4–0| Metric | Baristas | Cooks, Fast Food |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 43.2% | 46.3% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 89th | 93th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 7 / 15 | 12 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $30,160 |
| Employment | N/A | 668K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Controlling Machines and Processes
Finger Dexterity
Handling and Moving Objects
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Processing Information
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Baristas
25%
total discount
Cooks, Fast Food
23%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Baristas
7 of 15 at risk87%Receive and process customer payments.
85%Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.
79%Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products.
60%Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads.
58%Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
Cooks, Fast Food
12 of 15 at risk88%Take food and drink orders and receive payment from customers.
76%Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
75%Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.
61%Prepare and serve beverages, such as coffee or fountain drinks.
59%Prepare specialty foods, such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, or tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time.
Wage Comparison
BaristasCooks, Fast Food
10th
N/A$22,370
25th
N/A$26,540
Median
N/A$30,160
75th
N/A$35,710
90th
N/A$38,980
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