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Occupation · 2026 assessment

School catering Manager

The School catering Manager role combines repeatable operations with decisions that require professional context. The index measures task exposure to AI, software automation and robotics—not the probability that the occupation disappears.

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How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

37%2026
42%2028
48%2030
56%2035

Which tasks are exposed

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

TaskRisk
Collecting metrics and preparing management reports47%
Resource planning and scenario modelling38%
People, conflict and accountability decisions17%
Bookings, reminders and standard messages50%
Initial diagnosis of a standard request41%
Estimating cost and selecting a standard solution46%
Repeatable operation in a prepared environment48%
Handling a non-standard client situation32%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

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

  1. 1Collecting metrics and preparing management reportsAI 47% · human 72%
  2. 2Resource planning and scenario modellingAI 38% · human 66%
  3. 3People, conflict and accountability decisionsAI 17% · human 77%
  4. 4Bookings, reminders and standard messagesAI 50% · human 67%
  5. 5Initial diagnosis of a standard requestAI 41% · human 64%
  6. 6Estimating cost and selecting a standard solutionAI 46% · human 63%
  7. 7Repeatable operation in a prepared environmentAI 48% · human 67%
  8. 8Handling a non-standard client situationAI 32% · human 69%

Why technology can change this work

  • AI prepares reports, plans, minutes and management options
  • 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

  • accountability for people, priorities and conflicting interests
  • 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 650per month
2035$6 300scenario estimate
2026: $4 65020262027: $4 80020272028: $4 95020282029: $5 15020292030: $5 30020302031: $5 50020312032: $5 70020322033: $5 90020332034: $6 10020342035: $6 3002035
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Practical next step

Where to move next

Do not restart from zero: carry your experience forward and add scarce skills.

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New role risk15%
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Domestic Robot Installer

Emerging role
New role risk8%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit83%

Remote Care Coordinator

Emerging role
New role risk13%
DemandHighDifficultyHighTime3–6 yearsSkill fit38%

Digital Wellbeing Specialist

Emerging role
New role risk20%
DemandHighDifficultyHighTime12–24 monthsSkill fit56%

Job search and transitions

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Skills you already have

  • goal setting
  • people management
  • resource allocation
  • needs diagnosis
  • practical execution
  • customer communication

Skills to build

  • AI-enabled team management
  • auditing AI management recommendations
  • digital diagnostics
  • smart-equipment operation
  • service-robot management
  • digital customer service
CurrentSchool catering Manager · 37%
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Keepgoal setting · people management · resource allocation
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AddAI-enabled team management · auditing AI management recommendations · digital diagnostics

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-25 · Assessment confidence: Medium

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

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World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

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O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

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