Job prospects Dietary Aide in the Southeast Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations" in the Southeast Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

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

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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