Food Service · SOC 35-9011
Bussing, cleaning, and physically supporting service are almost entirely physical tasks with minimal AI exposure.
Hands-on, interpersonal or high-stakes work AI struggles to replace.
Timeline: AI has almost no near-term relevance to the physical bussing and dining room support tasks; this role is more likely to be affected by restaurant traffic trends than by automation through 2035.
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Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers is resilient on AIFear. Hands-on, interpersonal or high-stakes work AI struggles to replace.
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Our AI Fear Score for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers is 18/100 (Resilient). Hands-on, interpersonal or high-stakes work AI struggles to replace.
18 out of 100, based on an AI-model review of this occupation's O*NET tasks against what current AI can actually do.
Most exposed: Mixing and preparing basic drink components. Harder to automate: Scraping and carrying dirty dishes to kitchen, Setting tables with linens and supplies, Serving water, coffee, and rolls to patrons, Cleaning spills and removing trash.
Lean into Food service teamwork, Physical stamina and speed, Sanitation and hygiene standards, Customer service basics. Consider roles such as Food Server or Restaurant Shift Supervisor or Catering Assistant.
Tasks, skills and AI-exposure for this role were reviewed by an AI model against its O*NET task profile (curated roles use published research anchors). Pay and employment, where shown, are U.S. BLS OEWS (May 2024) figures. This is an estimate, not a prediction about any individual's job. Compare all occupations.