Takeover Tracker

43%medium risk
Baristas
vs

39 shared · 7 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBaristasDining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Risk Score43.2%34.0%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile89th62th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 154 / 15
Median SalaryN/A$32,670
EmploymentN/A522K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Controlling Machines and Processes
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Oral Expression
Assisting and Caring for Others
Speech Clarity
Reading ComprehensionAI-Vulnerable
Sales and Marketing

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Baristas

25%

total discount

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

24%

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.

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

4 of 15 at risk
86%Run cash registers.
61%Carry food, dishes, trays, or silverware from kitchens or supply departments to serving counters.
61%Carry trays from food counters to tables for cafeteria patrons.
61%Mix and prepare flavors for mixed drinks.
47%Serve ice water, coffee, rolls, or butter to patrons.

Wage Comparison

BaristasDining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
10th
N/A$22,260
25th
N/A$27,830
Median
N/A$32,670
75th
N/A$36,880
90th
N/A$46,380

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