63200 economic 2025-2027
Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie Very Limited
Canada Limited
Cooks in Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$17.60
/hr
Typical
$18.00
/hr
Experienced
$24.00
/hr
Average: $19.19/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Very limited for cooks (NOC 63200) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 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.
Here are some key facts about cooks in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 5,420 people work in this occupation.
- Cooks mainly work in the following sectors:
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 78%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 13%