Takeover Tracker

32%medium risk
Cooks, Restaurant
vs

44 shared · 13 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricCooks, RestaurantDining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Risk Score31.6%34.0%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile48th62th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)5 / 154 / 15
Median Salary$36,830$32,670
Employment1.5M522K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Food Production
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Selling or Influencing Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Production and Processing
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Visual Color Discrimination
Scheduling Work and Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Time Management
Controlling Machines and Processes

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Cooks, Restaurant

28%

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

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.

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

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers earns -$4,160(-11%) vs Cooks, Restaurant
Cooks, RestaurantDining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
10th
$28,010$22,260
25th
$31,310$27,830
Median
$36,830$32,670
75th
$43,610$36,880
90th
$47,340$46,380

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