Takeover Tracker

32%medium risk
Cooks, Restaurant
vs

46 shared · 16 different

core competencies

43%medium risk
Baristas

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricCooks, RestaurantBaristas
Risk Score31.6%43.2%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile48th89th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)5 / 157 / 15
Median Salary$36,830N/A
Employment1.5MN/A

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Food Production
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Production and Processing
Scheduling Work and Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Analyzing Data or Information
Getting Information
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Cooks, Restaurant

28%

total discount

Baristas

25%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Cooks, Restaurant

5 of 15 at risk
86%Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.
77%Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
71%Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
59%Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
58%Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.

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.

Wage Comparison

Cooks, RestaurantBaristas
10th
$28,010N/A
25th
$31,310N/A
Median
$36,830N/A
75th
$43,610N/A
90th
$47,340N/A

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