Will AI replace Cooks, Private Household?

AI can do 26% of the work Cooks, Private Household do at least twice as fast. Real use has not caught up: none of their tasks show up in real AI use yet, but AI could speed up 5 of them. Robots can technically handle 7 physical tasks. 1 still needs a person.

AI is already doing this0 · 0% of time

People already use AI for these tasks in real work, based on Anthropic's analysis of how Claude is used.

  • Real AI use has not reached any of this job's tasks yet.

AI could do this next5 · 26% of time

AI can speed these up by at least half, but real use has not caught up yet. These are next in line.

  • Shop for or order food and kitchen supplies and equipment.12% of time
  • Plan menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions.6% of time
  • Plan and prepare food for parties, holiday meals, luncheons, special functions, and other social events.4% of time
  • Keep records pertaining to menus, finances, and other business-related issues.3% of time
  • Create and explore new cuisines.1% of time

Robots can technically do this7 · 72% of time

Physical tasks that today's robots can perform in at least some settings. Robots are cost competitive for very few tasks so far, so this change moves slower.

  • Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.Robots: purpose built settings23% of time
  • Prepare meals in private homes according to employers' recipes or tastes, handling all meals for the family and possibly for other household staff.Robots: purpose built settings20% of time
  • Stock, organize, and clean kitchens and cooking utensils.Robots: purpose built settings10% of time
  • Cool, package, label, and freeze foods for later consumption and provide instructions for reheating.Robots: purpose built settings7% of time
  • Direct the operation and organization of kitchens and all food-related activities, including the presentation and serving of food.Robots: purpose built settings4% of time
  • Serve meals and snacks to employing families and their guests.Robots: purpose built settings4% of time
  • Specialize in preparing fancy dishes or food for special diets.Robots: purpose built settings3% of time

Still needs a person1 · 1% of time

No real AI use, no proven AI speedup and no robot that can do it yet. This is the part of the job to build on.

  • Travel with employers to vacation homes to provide meal preparation at those locations.1% of time

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What this means

AI can speed up parts of this job, mostly the paperwork and information work around it. The core still depends on hands, presence or relationships. Robots are the other change to watch: they can technically do 84% of the working time.

What to do next

  • Get ahead on the 5 tasks AI could do next. These move as tools improve, so learning them early pays off.
  • Keep an eye on the 7 physical tasks robots can technically do. Cost keeps most robots out of work today, so this shift is slower.
  • Build on the 1 task that stay human. This is where your judgment, skill and relationships matter most.
Cooks, Fast Food2%Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria6%Cooks, Restaurant7%Cooks, Short Order0%Food Preparation Workers5%Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop30%

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