Job prospects Cook's Helper in the Yorkton–Melville Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations" in the Yorkton–Melville Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations in the Yorkton–Melville Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (NOC 65201) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 510 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): 55%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 17%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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