Job prospects Cook in the Avalon Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Cooks in the Avalon Peninsula Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

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

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Cooks in the Avalon Peninsula region:

• Approximately 1,560 people work in this occupation.
• Cooks mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 70%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology