Automation index
How much of a Pastry chef’s job can AI already do?
Costing and a cake design come earlier. Tempering chocolate and stacking a millefeuille that does not collapse do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Pastry chef
17%
AI can already do 17% of this job.
#605 / 643
View rankingPastry chef
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Design menus, cost and cake orders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 35% | +5.6 |
Doughs, creams and chocolate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Assemble, decorate and finish.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Counter, orders and client care.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Hygiene, cold chain and storage.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
Train assistants and shop-floor pace.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 17% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- cook
- mise en place
- dishes
- bake
- Design menus, cost and cake orders
- Doughs, creams and chocolate
- Assemble, decorate and finish
- Counter, orders and client care
- Hygiene, cold chain and storage
- Train assistants and shop-floor pace
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-3011.00· ESCO/ISCO 7512
IS WORK OVER?
Salesperson
28%
#88 / 643
View rankingSalesperson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Check stock levels and reorder merchandise as necessary.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Plan, assemble, and stock product displays in retail stores, or make recommendations to retailers regarding product displays, promotional programs, and advertising.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Provide customers with product samples and catalogs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Prepare sales contracts and order forms.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 41% | 28% | +11.5 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- characteristics of products
- agricultural equipment
- sales promotion techniques
- product comprehension
- guarantee customer satisfaction
- communicate with customers
- manage schedule of tasks
- implement marketing strategies
- ensure compliance with legal requirements
- answer requests for quotation
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-4012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2433