Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations in Halifax

The employment outlook will be Good for food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (NOC 65201) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small 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 food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 4,850 people work in this occupation.
• Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 72%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 7%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%