High Risk Declining

Fast Food Worker

Fast food workers prepare and serve food, operate registers, and maintain restaurant cleanliness.

$29,120
Median Salary
4.0 million
Total Employed
3
Career Transitions
AI Risk Score
0 %
High Risk

Competition Forecast

Millions will compete for the same safe roles. Act now for a head start.

1.5-2M estimated over 5 years

Workers Leaving This Role

Top Target Role

Food Service Management / Healthcare Support

Expected Competition

Extreme - entry-level workers with limited alternatives

Your Head Start

Moderate - many will age out naturally

1.5-2M estimated over 5 years workers will flood the job market competing for the same transition paths.

Estimates based on labor market research from BLS, McKinsey, and World Economic Forum. Actual outcomes may vary.

Urgency Indicators

AI Capability Today 8/10

How well can AI perform this job today (1-10)

Job Posting Trend -18% since 2020

Change in job postings over recent years

Automation Timeline 1-3 years

Estimated time until significant automation

Flippy robot flipping burgers at CaliBurger McDonalds AI drive-thru ordering Sweetgreen Infinite Kitchen fully automated

Why This Job Is At Risk

Self-order kiosks now standard at major chains

Robotic kitchen systems for frying and assembly spreading

AI voice ordering at drive-thrus already deployed

Minimum wage increases accelerating automation

Career Transitions

Safe career paths based on your existing skills

Food Service Manager

45%
Salary Change +60%
Skill Overlap 70%
Time to Transition 6-12 months

Skills to Learn

Team LeadershipInventoryFood Safety

Home Health Aide

15%
Salary Change +15%
Skill Overlap 40%
Time to Transition 3-6 months

Skills to Learn

Patient CareCommunicationBasic Medical

Warehouse Associate

75%
Salary Change +27%
Skill Overlap 50%
Time to Transition 1-3 months

Skills to Learn

Physical StaminaInventory SystemsForklift

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Industry Standard

ServSafe Food Handler

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Warehouse Operations

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