Job prospects Food Service Attendant in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake 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 Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake 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 limited for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (NOC 65201) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• 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 Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 1,230 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): 84%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology