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.

28%2026
34%2028
41%2030
50%2035

Which tasks are exposed

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

TaskRisk
Collecting metrics and preparing management reports48%
Resource planning and scenario modelling42%
People, conflict and accountability decisions9%
Creating explanations and learning materials51%
Grading standard assignments51%
Selecting exercises for a learner's level42%
Managing schedules, reporting and learning analytics47%
Live feedback, motivation and group facilitation11%

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 48% · human 78%
  2. 2Resource planning and scenario modellingAI 42% · human 71%
  3. 3People, conflict and accountability decisionsAI 9% · human 86%
  4. 4Creating explanations and learning materialsAI 51% · human 68%
  5. 5Grading standard assignmentsAI 51% · human 72%
  6. 6Selecting exercises for a learner's levelAI 42% · human 66%
  7. 7Managing schedules, reporting and learning analyticsAI 47% · human 76%
  8. 8Live feedback, motivation and group facilitationAI 11% · human 80%

Why technology can change this work

  • AI prepares reports, plans, minutes and management options
  • AI creates explanations, exercises and assessments
  • adaptive systems select pace and difficulty
  • scheduling, reporting and some grading can be automated

What protects the occupation

  • accountability for people, priorities and conflicting interests
  • motivation, mentorship and live feedback
  • a large share of value comes from human judgement, trust or personal accountability
  • understanding an individual learner's condition
  • group dynamics, safety and responsibility for development

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$5 100per month
2035$6 900scenario estimate
2026: $5 10020262027: $5 25020272028: $5 45020282029: $5 65020292030: $5 85020302031: $6 05020312032: $6 25020322033: $6 45020332034: $6 65020342035: $6 9002035
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Job search and transitions

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Skills you already have

  • goal setting
  • people management
  • resource allocation
  • clear explanation
  • learning assessment
  • group attention management

Skills to build

  • AI-enabled team management
  • auditing AI management recommendations
  • hybrid learning
  • AI-assisted curriculum design
  • AI-content validation
  • learning analytics
CurrentSchool Catering Manager · 28%
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Keepgoal setting · people management · resource allocation
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AddAI-enabled team management · auditing AI management recommendations · hybrid learning

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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