Job prospects Cook's Helper in the North Central Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations in the North Central Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (NOC 65201) in the North Central region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations in the North Central region:

• Approximately 680 people work in this occupation.
• Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 64%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 19%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology