Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 8/30/2026
AI Resilience Score for Food Prep & Serving Workers:
53.1%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Med
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
High
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Low
Contributing sources
AI Resilience Report forOther Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers
$34,080 median salary•283,100 annual openings•SOC Code: 35-9000
Other Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 8 sources.
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Career: Other Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers
They help prepare and serve food by following recipes, setting up dining areas, and keeping the kitchen clean and organized.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$34,080
Jobs (2025)
1,556,300
Growth (2025-35)
+2.8%
Annual Openings
283,100
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
