NOC 62200: Chefs
Chefs plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities and who prepare and cook meals and specialty foods. They are employed in restaurants, hotels, hospitals and other health care institutions, central food commissaries, clubs and similar establishments, and on ships.
Official Main Duties for NOC 62200
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 62200
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Chefs is categorized under TEER 2. Occupations in this tier typically require completion of a 2- to 3-year post-secondary diploma, apprenticeship training, or specialized technical certifications.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 62200.
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $16.03 | $23/hr | $32.69 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $16/hr | $22/hr | $34.62/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $16.5/hr | $19/hr | $26/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $16.5/hr | $19/hr | $28.85/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $15.65/hr | $19/hr | $25.64/hr |
| Quebec → | $17/hr | $24/hr | $34.21/hr |
| Ontario → | $17.6/hr | $22/hr | $34.19/hr |
| Manitoba → | $16/hr | $21.25/hr | $35.58/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $15.35/hr | $20.19/hr | $42.07/hr |
| Alberta → | $16.1/hr | $23/hr | $31/hr |
| British Columbia → | $17.85/hr | $23.75/hr | $35.9/hr |
| Yukon → | $20.05/hr | $26.12/hr | $57.82/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $20.65/hr | $32.17/hr | $48.1/hr |
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Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Cook's trade certification or equivalent credentials, training and experience are required.
- Executive chefs usually require management training and several years of experience in commercial food preparation, including two years in a supervisory capacity and Experience as a sous-chef, specialist chef or chef.
- Sous-chefs, specialist chefs and chefs usually require several years of experience in commercial food preparation.
- Red Seal endorsement for cooks is also available to qualified chefs upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
- The certifications of Certified Working Chef (CWC) and Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC), administered by the Canadian Culinary Institute (CCI) of the Canadian Culinary Federation (CCF) are available to qualified chefs.
Official Job Titles for NOC 62200
29 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Cooks (See 63200 Cooks)View NOC 63200→
- Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations (See 65201 Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupations)View NOC 65201→
- Restaurant and food service managers (See 60030 Restaurant and food service managers)View NOC 60030→
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 62200 (Chefs)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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