Cook
| Median wage (USD) | 35760 |
|---|---|
| Projected employment growth (%) | 5 |
| AI exposure (%) | 12 |
| Maximum exposure (%) | 16 |
| Source | eloundou |
| GPT-4 exposure — beta / zeta (%) | 9 · 16 |
| What AI changes in this occupation | Freshness and stock tracking are digitally assisted Menu planning can draw on generative AI Cooking, seasoning and plating remain entirely human |
| Key skills | Culinary technique · inventory management · food hygiene |
| Courses to get ahead | Food & Beverage Management · Coursera · 1 sem. · 84 · You oversee digitally assisted stock management instead of tracking everything on paper. Generative AI Fundamentals · Coursera · 4 sem. · 74 · You use generative AI for menu planning instead of composing everything alone. Managing Projects with AI · Coursera · 3 sem. · 68 · You plan kitchen coordination with AI tools instead of managing everything on paper. The Science of Gastronomy · Coursera · 2 sem. · 88 Introduction to Restaurant Management · Udemy · 3 sem. · 80 Knife Skills & Food Prep · Udemy · 2 sem. · 86 |
| Occupations to pivot toward | Chef/Head Cook · 60990 · 7 · 15 Waiter/Waitress · 33760 · -1 · 22 Fast Food & Counter Worker · 31040 · 5 · 7 |
| Skills to acquire for the pivot | Advanced culinary technique Kitchen management Food safety |