Job prospects Cook, Ethnic Foods in the Southwest Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Cooks" in the Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Cooks in the Southwest 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Cooks (NOC 63200) in the Southwest 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 moderate 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 Cooks in the Southwest region:

Approximately 590 people work in this occupation.
Cooks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 66%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 15%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology