Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.
SOC 35-2012
AI exposure: 42/100
exposed tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | 42 | $34,900 | +5% | 401,400 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Physical Stamina
- Coordination
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria role. Its 42/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 42/100, in the Exposed band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $34,900 median annual wage and 5% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers | 42 | $35,540 | +9% | 230,600 |
| Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | 42 | $34,140 | -5% | 6,700 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | 42 | $33,990 | +5% | 23,700 |
| Cooks, All Other | 42 | $33,940 | +5% | 43,600 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | 42 | $36,070 | +3% | 112,800 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop | 42 | $33,500 | +2% | 277,300 |
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