Job prospects Food Service Helper in the Southern Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (NOC 65201) in the Southern region for the 2023-2025 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 small 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 Southern region:

• Approximately 960 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): 60%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 17%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology