Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 3,156 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with a small part of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the second least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 21% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Total checks, present them to customers, and accept payment for services.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Record amounts and types of special food items served to customers.
AI could do much of this on its own
Tasks AI can't do much of
Place food servings on plates or trays according to orders or instructions.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Clean or sterilize dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, or facilities.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Load trays with accessories, such as eating utensils, napkins, or condiments.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Take food orders and relay orders to kitchens or serving counters so they can be filled.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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