Automation index
How much of a Food technologist’s job can AI already do?
An industrial recipe comes earlier. Coming out safe and tasting like food do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Food technologist
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#406 / 643
View rankingFood technologist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Recipe, process and shelf life.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Plant, the batch and the one that will not set.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
HACCP, labelling and not lying.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Taste, marketing and not disguising.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The supplier, the ingredient and not swapping blind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Safe, and tasting like food.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- industrial recipes
- shelf life
- HACCP
- labelling
- taste
- plant batches
- ingredients
- food process
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-1012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2145
IS WORK OVER?
Professional athlete
15%
#631 / 643
View rankingProfessional athlete
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Load plans, nutrition and video analysis.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 35% | +5.6 |
Social, contracts and travel diary.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Train and compete the craft.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 26% | 4% | +1 |
Physio, sleep and prevention.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 8% | +1.3 |
Wear the shirt, press and the dressing room.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
Manage an injury and the end of a career.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 15% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Load plans, nutrition and video analysis
- Social, contracts and travel diary
- Train and compete the craft
- Physio, sleep and prevention
- Manage an injury and the end of a career
- deportista
- atleta profesional
- futbolista
- professional athlete
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 3421