Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations in North Central

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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.

Here are some key facts about food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations in the North Central region:

• Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
• Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 53%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 25%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 12%