NOC 62200Chefs

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

NOC 62200 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Chefs. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.

Express Entry eligible: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Sales & service

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Definition

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 duties

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.

Example job titles

•chef
•corporate chef
•executive chef
•executive sous-chef
•head chef
•master chef
•pastry chef
•saucier

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Overview

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Chefs are classified under NOC code 62200 within TEER category 2. This occupation includes executive chefs, sous-chefs, specialist chefs, and chefs who plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and other commercial food service establishments. Typical duties include supervising cooks and other kitchen staff, planning menus, ensuring food quality standards, estimating food requirements, and managing food and labor costs.

To qualify for Canadian immigration under NOC 62200, applicants typically require a secondary school diploma, along with the completion of a culinary program or several years of commercial cooking experience. Trade certification, such as the Red Seal endorsement, is available but voluntary in most provinces and territories. Because NOC 62200 is classified as TEER 2, skilled chefs are eligible for Canadian economic immigration programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) managed under the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 62200 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Chefs is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.

What education or training does NOC 62200 usually require?

Chefs is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.