Job prospects Cook, Domestic in the Red Deer Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Cooks in the Red Deer Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Cooks (NOC 63200) in the Red Deer region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of 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.

Here are some key facts about Cooks in the Red Deer region:

• Approximately 1,110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Cooks mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 66%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 19%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology