Job prospects Salad And Sandwich Maker in the South Central Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations in the South Central 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 Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (NOC 65201) 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.
• Not many 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.

Here are some key facts about Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations in the South Central region:

• Approximately 680 people work in this occupation.
• Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 64%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 19%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology