Job prospects Fast-food Service Attendant in the Southeast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations in the Southeast Region. There were more workers available than job openings 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 Southeast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several 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 Southeast region:

• Approximately 1,050 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): 63%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 22%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology