Job prospects Caterer Cook in New Brunswick

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Job opportunities in New Brunswick

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Prospects over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Cooks (NOC 63200) in New Brunswick for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
  • This occupation is characterized by a high degree of turnover, so opportunities are typically plentiful. This is particularly the case for those with some experience.
  • The employment prospects for cooks may vary substantially by community. Employment levels may be more seasonal in rural areas where restaurant activity can be more reliant on tourism.
  • Red seal certification may enhance job prospects.
  • Candidates are generally required to complete a food safety course.

Here are some key facts about Cooks in New Brunswick:

  • Approximately 3,950 people work in this occupation.
  • Cooks mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 64%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 12%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 70% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 30% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 41% of cooks work all year, while 59% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • Less than 5% of cooks are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 46% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 54% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 24% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 30% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Breakdown by region

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Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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