Takeover Tracker

43%medium risk
Baristas
vs

50 shared · 10 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBaristasCooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Risk Score43.2%39.8%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile89th80th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 159 / 15
Median SalaryN/A$36,450
EmploymentN/A448K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Selling or Influencing Others
Controlling Machines and Processes
Management of Personnel Resources
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Assisting and Caring for Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Baristas

25%

total discount

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

28%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Baristas

7 of 15 at risk
87%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, Institution and Cafeteria

9 of 15 at risk
87%Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures.
86%Monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
86%Monitor menus and spending to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
80%Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure safety of food.
78%Take inventory of supplies and equipment.

Wage Comparison

BaristasCooks, Institution and Cafeteria
10th
N/A$26,800
25th
N/A$30,530
Median
N/A$36,450
75th
N/A$42,860
90th
N/A$48,320

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