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core competencies

34%medium risk
Cooks, Short Order

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricDining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersCooks, Short Order
Risk Score34.0%33.8%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile62th61th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 155 / 11
Median Salary$32,670$35,620
Employment522K150K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Production and Processing
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Assisting and Caring for Others
Time Sharing
Reading ComprehensionAI-Vulnerable
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Near Vision
Control Precision
Stamina

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers

24%

total discount

Cooks, Short Order

27%

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.

Cooks, Short Order

5 of 11 at risk
88%Accept payments, and make change or write charge slips as necessary.
75%Order supplies and stock them on shelves.
74%Plan work on orders so that items served together are finished at the same time.
53%Complete orders from steam tables, placing food on plates and serving customers at tables or counters.
51%Perform food preparation tasks, such as making sandwiches, carving meats, making soups or salads, baking breads or desserts, and brewing coffee or tea.

Wage Comparison

Cooks, Short Order earns +$2,950(+9%) vs Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersCooks, Short Order
10th
$22,260$23,770
25th
$27,830$30,160
Median
$32,670$35,620
75th
$36,880$39,990
90th
$46,380$46,010

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