Job prospects Pastry Cook in the North Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Cooks in the North Coast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Cooks (NOC 63200) in the North Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several 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 North Coast region:

• Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Cooks mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 52%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 7%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology