National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 62200: Chefs
Chefs plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities and who prepare and cook meals and specialty foods. Below are the main duties, all 29 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 62200?
NOC 62200 is the code for chefs in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include chef, corporate chef, executive chef and executive sous-chef. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $23.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 62200
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Sales and service occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $23.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 62200
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.
Main job titles
- chef
- corporate chef
- executive chef
- executive sous-chef
- head chef
- master chef
- pastry chef
- saucier
- sous-chef
- specialist chef
All 29 job titles in the NOC index
assistant chef, banquet chef, chef, chef de cuisine, chef de partie, chef pâtissier, cold foods chef, corporate chef, entremetier, executive chef, executive sous-chef, first sous-chef, garde-manger chef, head chef, head rotisseur, master chef, meat chef, meat, poultry and fish chef, pasta chef, pastry chef, rotisserie chef, saucier, second chef, sous-chef, specialist chef, specialty foods chef, supervising chef, sushi chef, working sous-chef.
Main duties of NOC 62200
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Chefs
- Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities of several restaurants in an establishment, restaurant chains, hospitals or other establishments with food services
- Consult with clients regarding weddings, banquets and specialty functions
- Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
- Estimate food requirements and may estimate food and labour costs
- Supervise activities of sous-chefs, specialist chefs, chefs and cooks
- Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
- Recruit and hire staff
- May prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions.
Sous-chefs
- Supervise activities of specialist chefs, chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
- May plan menus and requisition food and kitchen supplies
- May prepare and cook meals or specialty foods.
Chefs and specialist chefs
- Prepare and cook complete meals or specialty foods, such as pastries, sauces, soups, salads, vegetables and meat, poultry and fish dishes, and create decorative food displays for special events such as banquets
- Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Create new recipes
- Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
- May plan menus
- May requisition food and kitchen supplies.
Employment requirements
- 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.
Additional information
- The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
- There is some mobility among the various types of chefs in this unit group.
- Executive chefs may progress to managerial positions in food preparation establishments.
Is NOC 62200 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 62200 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | A listed skilled trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 62200 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $16.03 | $23.00 | $32.69 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00 | $22.00 | $34.62 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.50 | $19.00 | $26.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $19.00 | $28.85 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65 | $19.00 | $25.64 |
| Quebec | $17.00 | $24.00 | $34.21 |
| Ontario | $17.60 | $22.00 | $34.19 |
| Manitoba | $16.00 | $21.25 | $35.58 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $20.19 | $42.07 |
| Alberta | $16.10 | $23.00 | $31.00 |
| British Columbia | $17.85 | $23.75 | $35.90 |
| Yukon | $20.05 | $26.12 | $57.82 |
| Northwest Territories | $20.65 | $32.17 | $48.10 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 62200 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 62200 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a chef?
NOC 62200, Chefs, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 62200?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 62200 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, and it is also a listed Federal Skilled Trades occupation. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 62200 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 62200 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $23.00 an hour, with most wages between $16.03 and $32.69. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 62200 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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