Automation index
How much of a Cook’s job can AI already do?
Today an AI or a robot can barely cover part of a shift. Pace, the physical space, and dealing with people still are the job.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Cook
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#87 / 633
View rankingCook
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment, work surfaces, and serving areas, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Coordinate and supervise work of kitchen staff.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 22% | +1.5 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 35% | 28% | +9.8 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- cook
- mise en place
- dishes
- bake
- comply with food safety and hygiene
- order supplies
- store raw food materials
- receive kitchen supplies
- use food preparation techniques
- dispose waste
Sources for this job· O*NET 35-2014.00· ESCO/ISCO 5120
IS WORK OVER?
Prison officer
15%
#624 / 633
View rankingPrison officer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, counts and files.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 30% | +4.8 |
Cameras, controls and internal comms.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Rounds, searches and inmate movement.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 6% | +1.3 |
Contain incidents and use of force.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 8% | +1.4 |
Care, wings and daily mediation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Coordinate with treatment, judges and families.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 15% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Logs, counts and files
- Cameras, controls and internal comms
- Rounds, searches and inmate movement
- Contain incidents and use of force
- Care, wings and daily mediation
- prisiones
- funcionario de prisiones
- carcelero
- prison officer
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-3012.00· ESCO/ISCO 5413