Job prospects Counterperson - Food Services in the North Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a large labour surplus for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations in the North Coast Region. There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (NOC 65201) in the North Coast region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 860 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 62%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology