Job prospects Food Preparer in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (NOC 65201) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

The accommodation and food services industry had the highest job vacancy rate among industries in the province over the first half of 2023, indicating that there are employment opportunities going unfilled. That, coupled with moderate employment growth expected over through to 2025 contributes to the overall positive outlook for this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 2,610 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): 70%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology