Job prospects Line Cook in the South Central Region

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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Cooks (NOC 63200) in the South Central region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 South Central region:

• Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Cooks mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 55%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 34%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology