Job prospects Food Preparer in the Kootenay 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 Kootenay Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Kootenay 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 Kootenay region:

• Approximately 1,610 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): 64%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology