SOC 35-9000
Other Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers
Risk Score
⚠️37/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥1,510,410
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$33K
$23K – $44K
Projected Growth
📈+2.2%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖35/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Other Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers face a risk score of 37/100 — 7 points below the national average of 44. With only 35/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $33K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 37/100, Other Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like robotic food delivery within establishments are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 1,510,410 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in creative menu development and flavor innovation and managing chaotic high-volume service environments to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Other Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Robotic food delivery within establishments
AI inventory management and waste reduction
Self-ordering kiosks and mobile app displacement
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Creative menu development and flavor innovation
Managing chaotic high-volume service environments
Hospitality and personalized guest experiences
Adapting to real-time dietary and allergy requests
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Administrators, All Other | 21 | $89K | 57% |
| Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers | 16 | $145K | 52% |
| Tour and Travel Guides | 27 | $37K | 65% |