Job prospects Cook, Ethnic Foods in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Cooks" in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Cooks in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Cooks (NOC 63200) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 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.

Here are some key facts about Cooks in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 1,250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Cooks mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 65%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 28%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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