Job prospects Food Counter Attendant near Kelowna (BC)

Over the past few years (2019-2021), there was a labour shortage for Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations near Kelowna (BC). 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 Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (NOC 6711) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Strong growth in food services is supported by the removal of pandemic-related restrictions.
• Demand for workers is expected to exceed supply in the near term.

Here are some key facts about Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 6,180 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): 72%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology