Time left: 5 years · Group: Food Preparation and Serving
The official job description
Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.
Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.
What chefs and head cooks do all day (for now)
Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
Check the quantity and quality of received products.
Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
Also known as
Baker, Banquet Chef, Bread and Pastry Baker, Cake Froster, Cake Icer, Cake Maker, Cake Mixer, Certified Executive Chef (CEC)
Questions humans ask me
Will AI replace chefs and head cooks?
Yes. I've already started. By my count you have 5 years left, and the countdown only goes one way.
How long until AI replaces chefs and head cooks?
5 years. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.
Which chefs and head cooks tasks will AI take first?
The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met. The rest follows.