Occupation · 2026 assessment

Operator pishchevogo proizvodstva, tekhnolog produktov obshchestvennogo pitaniya massovogo izgotovleniya i spetsializirovannykh pishchevykh produktov

Operator pishchevogo proizvodstva, tekhnolog produktov obshchestvennogo pitaniya massovogo izgotovleniya i spetsializirovannykh pishchevykh produktov is an occupation responsible for preparation or production of food with control of process, taste and hygiene. The profile assesses automation of individual tasks rather than disappearance of the whole occupation.

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How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

45%2026
48%2028
52%2030
58%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
Executing operations through a standard workflow59%
Recognizing and classifying incoming data44%
Escalating non-standard cases to a responsible specialist21%
Bookings, reminders and standard messages49%
Initial diagnosis of a standard request37%
Estimating cost and selecting a standard solution45%
Repeatable operation in a prepared environment51%
Handling a non-standard client situation34%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1Executing operations through a standard workflowAI 59% · human 62%
  2. 2Recognizing and classifying incoming dataAI 44% · human 73%
  3. 3Escalating non-standard cases to a responsible specialistAI 21% · human 74%
  4. 4Bookings, reminders and standard messagesAI 49% · human 70%
  5. 5Initial diagnosis of a standard requestAI 37% · human 67%
  6. 6Estimating cost and selecting a standard solutionAI 45% · human 65%
  7. 7Repeatable operation in a prepared environmentAI 51% · human 68%
  8. 8Handling a non-standard client situationAI 34% · human 70%

Why technology can change this work

  • systems can run standard modes autonomously and escalate only exceptions
  • booking, communication and routine advice move to digital services
  • robots gradually learn standardized operations
  • AI helps diagnose problems and select solutions

What protects the occupation

  • recognizing dangerous situations and safely taking manual control
  • hands-on work in unpredictable environments
  • a large share of value comes from human judgement, trust or personal accountability
  • personal trust and individual adaptation
  • on-site accountability for outcomes

United States · before tax

Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026$4 100per month
2035$5 550scenario estimate
2026: $4 10020262027: $4 25020272028: $4 40020282029: $4 55020292030: $4 70020302031: $4 85020312032: $5 00020322033: $5 20020332034: $5 35020342035: $5 5502035
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Skills you already have

  • process monitoring
  • emergency-procedure execution
  • needs diagnosis
  • practical execution
  • customer communication
  • outcome control

Skills to build

  • autonomous-system supervision
  • log and telemetry analysis
  • digital diagnostics
  • smart-equipment operation
  • service-robot management
  • digital customer service
CurrentOperator pishchevogo proizvodstva, tekhnolog produktov obshchestvennogo pitaniya massovogo izgotovleniya i spetsializirovannykh pishchevykh produktov · 45%
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Keepprocess monitoring · emergency-procedure execution · needs diagnosis
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Addautonomous-system supervision · log and telemetry analysis · digital diagnostics

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-26 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

Nearly 30,000 tasks; a global assessment of GenAI exposure across detailed occupational groups.

World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

A survey of more than 1,000 employers representing over 14 million workers across 55 economies.

O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

Occupational, task, skill and work-context structure.