Job prospects Cook, Ethnic Foods near Red Deer (AB)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Cooks" near Red Deer (AB) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Cooks near Red Deer (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Cooks (NOC 63200) in the Red Deer region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of 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.
Here are some key facts about Cooks in the Red Deer region:
- Approximately 1,110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Cooks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 66%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 19%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Cooks across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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