Chef / Cook

Express Entry eligibility

Chef / Cook (NOC 62020) is classified as TEER 2 and is eligible for Canada's Express Entry system. Your work in this NOC counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

• TEER mapping: TEER 2 — College diploma or 2+ year apprenticeship — Express Entry eligible
• Best draw category: Trades or Transport category-based draw
• CRS impact: Aim for 350 – 420. Trades draws have cleared at CRS 360; transport draws around 435.

PR pathways for NOC 62020

• Express Entry — FST
• Express Entry — CEC
• PNP — BC PNP
• Atlantic Immigration Program

Study pathways to this NOC

• Culinary Arts Diploma
• Red Seal Cook

Alternate job titles

IRCC matches your primary duties — not your job title — to the NOC. If your duties match, alternate titles are accepted.

FAQ — NOC 62020