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How exposed to AI is a Chefs and Head Cook?

Of the 21 tasks O*NET lists for chefs and head cooks, 3 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 13 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
Banquet ChefChefCookExecutive Chef (Ex Chef)Executive Pastry ChefExecutive Sous ChefFood and Beverage DirectorHead CookKitchen ManagerSous Chef
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
21
tasks rated for this occupation
8%
hold a degree, from a survey of 24
130k
people do this job in the US
3 of 16
least protected in food preparation

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

3
  • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
  • Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers
  • Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions, such as weddings, parties, or banquets

Only with software built on top

5
  • Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs
  • Recruit and hire staff, such as cooks and other kitchen workers
  • Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients
  • Record production or operational data on specified forms
  • Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs

Cannot be sped up

13
  • Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
  • Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
  • Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services
  • Check the quantity and quality of received products
  • Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation
  • Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food
  • Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
  • Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation
  • Coordinate planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all the food operations within establishments such as clubs, hotels, or restaurant chains
  • Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
  • Plan, direct, or supervise food preparation or cooking activities of multiple kitchens or restaurants in an establishment such as a restaurant chain, hospital, or hotel
  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff
  • Meet with sales representatives to negotiate prices or order supplies
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.