Job prospects Kitchen Helper in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador 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 West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador 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 moderate for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (NOC 65201) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 610 people work in this occupation.
• Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 66%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 12%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 8%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology