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40 shared · 8 different

core competencies

34%medium risk
Cooks, Short Order

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricStock Clerks, Sales FloorCooks, Short Order
Risk Score42.0%33.8%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile85th61th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)5 / 135 / 11
Median SalaryN/A$35,620
EmploymentN/A150K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Performing General Physical Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Selling or Influencing Others
Finger Dexterity
Oral Expression

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Stock Clerks, Sales Floor

25%

total discount

Cooks, Short Order

27%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Stock Clerks, Sales Floor

5 of 13 at risk
88%Itemize and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accept cash or charge card for purchases.
88%Requisition merchandise from supplier based on available space, merchandise on hand, customer demand, or advertised specials.
86%Compare merchandise invoices to items actually received to ensure that shipments are correct.
86%Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
51%Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles.

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

Stock Clerks, Sales FloorCooks, Short Order
10th
N/A$23,770
25th
N/A$30,160
Median
N/A$35,620
75th
N/A$39,990
90th
N/A$46,010

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