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Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations
What they do?
Food service counter attendants and food preparers perform some or all of the following duties:
A. Wash and peel vegetables and fruit
B. Wash work tables, cupboards and appliances
C. Remove trash and clear kitchen garbage containers
D. Unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, cupboards and other storage areas
E. Sweep and mop floors, and perform other duties to assist cook and kitchen staff.
Where they find work?
1. Accommodation and food services - 80.0%
2. Health care and social assistance - 11.0%
3. Retail trade - 2.0%
4. Arts entertainment and recreation - 2.0%
5. Information and cultural industries - 1.0%
6. Other services (except public administration) - 1.0%
7. Educational services - 1.0%
What education do I need?
1. Some secondary school education is usually required.
2. On-the-job training is provided.
3. Most recent entrants have a community college diploma, and almost 3 in 10 have a trade/vocational certificate.
High School Subject that will help:
1. Math
2. English
3. Cooking
What can you expect to make:
The average hourly wages for Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations is $8.90/HR, which is below average for occupations in the sale and service sector and are below average for all labouring and elemental occupations. These wages grew at an average rate from 2002 to 2004.
Average Wage
Expected Wage by Age
Unemployment:
9% of Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for labouring and elemental occupations.
Unemployment
Trends in Unemployment
Current Job Outlook:
The job outlook for Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations is considered Below Average because:
1. Employment grew at an average rate.
2. Hourly wages ($8.90) are below the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is close to the average.
3. The unemployment rate (9%) is above the 2004 average (7%).
Future Job Prospects:
Your job outlook will continue to be Below Average because:
1. The employment growth rate will likely be average, but the unemployment should remain high.
2. The retirement rate will likely be below average, and the number of retiring workers should not contribute significantly to job openings.
3. The number of job seekers will likely exceed the number of job openings.
Highest Concetration:
The highest concentrations are found in Alberta and Prince Edward Island while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
Unionization Rate:
The unionization rate (17%) is below the average (32%) for all occupations.
Useful Experience:
1. Customer service
2. Meal-making
3. Following directions
Part Time Workers
Part time workers:
59% of Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 281,400 workers employed in these occupations in 2004, an increase of 14% since 1997.
Age Demographics
Age Demographics:
The relatively high percentage of younger workers suggests more entry-level positions and jobs that may serve as stepping stones in a career. The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be below average because of a tendency to retire at an older-than-average age (63).
