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Cooks

Cooks are the heart and soul of the culinary world, crafting delicious meals that bring people together and elevate dining experiences. With a growing emphasis on nutrition and sustainability, skilled cooks play a vital role in shaping the food landscape in the UK and beyond.

Cooks

Hospitality & Catering

AI IMPACT

AI EXPOSURE TODAY8

20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST53%

THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB

STARTING PAY£18,000 - £22,000

PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This job holds up well against AI

AI exposure today is low on our index (8), and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

Organisations in this field

Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

Gordon Ramsay RestaurantsA renowned group of restaurants led by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, offering a range of dining experiences.

The Ivy CollectionA group of stylish restaurants across the UK, known for their vibrant atmosphere and classic British dishes.