Chefs and Head Cooks, task by task.

The work this job is made of, grouped and scored on how much of its output software can produce today, then linked to what addresses it. What is left over is the job. The full activity list is underneath.

Also filed here51
  • chef
  • cook
  • baker
  • cake icer
  • head chef
  • head cook
  • pie maker
  • sous chef
  • cake maker
  • cake mixer
  • head baker
  • pizza chef
  • salad chef
  • sushi chef
  • and 37 more
SOC code
35-1011.00
Activities scored
6
In O*NET
18 activities
Activities an agent can take on
3
Grounded in
O*NET 30.3
The tasks · Chefs and Head CooksSOC 35-1011.00
Menu pricing and cost analysisWhat can do this →
88% · agentMostly automatable
Supply estimation and orderingWhat can do this →
85% · agentMostly automatable
Menu planning and developmentWhat can do this →
78% · agentMostly automatable
Production scheduling and coordinationWhat can do this →
34% · you keepBarely automatable
Staff training and instructionWhat can do this →
34% · you keepBarely automatable
Quality inspection and monitoringWhat can do this →
25% · you keepBarely automatable
The team4 agents · 4 need no setup
Menu pricing agent
Microsoft Excel · CostGuard · Culinary Software Services ChefTec
● No integration needed
Supply planning agent
Microsoft Excel · Culinary Software Services ChefTec · Sheets
● No integration needed
Production scheduling agent
Microsoft Excel · Google Sheets · Calendar
● No integration needed
Menu development agent
Menu planning software · Microsoft Word · Nutrition analysis software
● No integration needed
You keep this
Final approval of menu changes and pricing decisionsDirect supervision and performance management of kitchen staffPhysical quality control and food safety complianceCustomer relationship management for special events and negotiations

Automatability scores estimate how much of a task an agent can reliably do today, grounded in O*NET task data. They are not predictions of job loss.

Start with these three

The most automatable work in this job, and the one tool we would use for each. Every task has a page of its own with the reasoning and every occupation that does it.

Menu pricing and cost analysis88% · analysis and evaluation work · mostly automatable
ClaudeFrom $20/moWhy this one
Supply estimation and ordering85% · analysis and evaluation work · mostly automatable
ClaudeFrom $20/moWhy this one
Menu planning and development78% · drafting and content production · mostly automatable
ClaudeFrom $20/moWhy this one
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The full activity list

All 18 detailed work activities O*NET records for Chefs and Head Cooks, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.

Mostly automatable 6

Mostly automatable activities for Chefs and Head Cooks
ActivityJobs
Record operational or production data91
Perform human resources activities16
Plan menu options9
Create new recipes or food presentations6
Estimate supplies, ingredients, or staff requirements for food preparation activities4
Determine prices for menu items3

Partly automatable 4

Partly automatable activities for Chefs and Head Cooks
ActivityJobs
Order materials, supplies, or equipment71
Communicate with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction6
Plan special events4
Schedule equipment maintenance2

Barely automatable 8

Barely automatable activities for Chefs and Head Cooks
ActivityJobs
Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules12
Cook foods12
Inspect facilities, equipment or supplies to ensure conformance to standards9
Coordinate activities of food service staff7
Train food preparation or food service personnel6
Check quality of foods or supplies4
Coordinate timing of food production activities4
Manage food service operations or parts of operations4