Side-by-Side Comparison
Cooks, Restaurant leads 4–0| Metric | Cooks, Restaurant | Baristas |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 31.6% | 43.2% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 48th | 89th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 15 | 7 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $36,830 | N/A |
| Employment | 1.5M | N/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 risk86%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 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.
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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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Cooks, Restaurant2028–2035
Baristas2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Cooks, Restaurant has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Baristas.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Cooks,
0
Unique to Baristas
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Cooks, RestaurantBaristas