SOC 35-2015
Cooks, Short Order
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ71/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ150,420
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$36K
$24K โ $46K
Projected Growth
๐-5.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค53/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Cooks, Short Order face a risk score of 71/100 โ 27 points above the national average of 44. With 53/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $36K. 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 71/100, Cooks, Short Order faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include ai inventory management and waste reduction and self-ordering kiosks and mobile app displacement. The 150,420 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in hospitality and personalized guest experiences and food presentation requiring artistic and tactile skill to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Cooks, Short Order?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI inventory management and waste reduction
Self-ordering kiosks and mobile app displacement
Automated dishwashing and kitchen cleaning systems
Robotic food delivery within establishments
Automated food preparation and cooking robotics
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Hospitality and personalized guest experiences
Food presentation requiring artistic and tactile skill
Creative menu development and flavor innovation
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
Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.
Perform food preparation tasks, such as making sandwiches, carving meats, making soups or salads, baking breads or desserts, and brewing coffee or tea.
Perform general cleaning activities in kitchen and dining areas.
Restock kitchen supplies, rotate food, and stamp the time and date on food in coolers.
Grill, cook, and fry foods such as french fries, eggs, and pancakes.
๐ป Technology Skills
Point of sale POS software
Inventory management software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Food Production
Production and Processing
English Language
Mathematics
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 65% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 60% |
| Tour and Travel Guides | 27 | $37K | 53% |