Takeover Tracker

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricDining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersCombined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
Risk Score34.0%43.3%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile62th89th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 1510 / 15
Median Salary$32,670N/A
Employment522KN/A

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Public Safety and Security
Customer and Personal Service
Handling and Moving Objects
Sales and Marketing
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Extent Flexibility
Food Production
Production and Processing
Static Strength
Administration and Management
Assisting and Caring for Others
Stamina

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

24%

total discount

Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food

25%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

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.

Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food

10 of 15 at risk
87%Accept payment from customers, and make change as necessary.
87%Request and record customer orders, and compute bills using cash registers, multi counting machines, or pencil and paper.
86%Monitor and order supplies or food items and restock as necessary to maintain inventory.
86%Notify kitchen personnel of shortages or special orders.
86%Relay food orders to cooks.

Wage Comparison

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersCombined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food
10th
$22,260N/A
25th
$27,830N/A
Median
$32,670N/A
75th
$36,880N/A
90th
$46,380N/A

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