Job prospects Cafeteria Cook in the Annapolis Valley Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Cooks in the Annapolis Valley Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Cooks (NOC 63200) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Cooks in the Annapolis Valley region:

• Approximately 770 people work in this occupation.
• Cooks mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 55%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 15%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
  • Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 6%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology