SOC 35-2013
Cooks, Private Household
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ44/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ900
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$45K
$38K โ $92K
Projected Growth
๐+5.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค44/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Cooks, Private Household face a risk score of 44/100 โ 0 points above the national average of 44. With only 44/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $45K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 44/100, Cooks, Private Household faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated dishwashing and kitchen cleaning systems are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 900 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in adapting to real-time dietary and allergy requests and food presentation requiring artistic and tactile skill to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Cooks, Private Household?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Automated dishwashing and kitchen cleaning systems
Robotic food delivery within establishments
AI inventory management and waste reduction
Self-ordering kiosks and mobile app displacement
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Adapting to real-time dietary and allergy requests
Food presentation requiring artistic and tactile skill
Managing chaotic high-volume service environments
Hospitality and personalized guest experiences
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.
Cool, package, label, and freeze foods for later consumption and provide instructions for reheating.
Plan menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions.
Shop for or order food and kitchen supplies and equipment.
Prepare meals in private homes according to employers' recipes or tastes, handling all meals for the family and possibly for other household staff.
๐ป Technology Skills
Data base user interface and query software
Accounting software
Electronic mail software
Inventory management software
Internet browser software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Food Production
Sales and Marketing
Administration and Management
Production and Processing
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 66% |
| Fundraising Managers | 24 | $123K | 65% |