Apprentice cook NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for apprentice cook.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for apprentice cook is 63200 (Cooks), a TEER 3 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry.
NOC code
63200
TEER 3 · skilled
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 63200 covers
Cooks prepare and cook a wide variety of foods. They are employed in restaurants, hotels, hospitals and other health care institutions, central food commissaries, educational institutions and other establishments. Cooks are also employed aboard ships and at construction and logging campsites. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 63200 — Cooks |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Sales and service occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Prepare and cook complete meals or individual dishes and foods
- Prepare and cook special meals for patients as instructed by dietitian or chef
- Schedule and supervise kitchen helpers
- Oversee kitchen operations
- Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
- May set up and oversee buffets
To use NOC 63200 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 63200 →
Other job titles under NOC 63200
- Cook
- Dietary cook
- First cook
- Grill cook
- Hospital cook
- Institutional cook
- Journeyman/woman cook
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 63200, one of these may fit better:
- Appliance service technician apprentice — NOC 72421 (Appliance servicers and repairers, TEER 2)
- Apprentice bricklayer — NOC 72320 (Bricklayers, TEER 2)
- Apprentice carpenter — NOC 72310 (Carpenters, TEER 2)
- Apprentice electrician — NOC 72200 (Electricians (except industrial and power system), TEER 2)
- Apprentice embalmer — NOC 62201 (Funeral directors and embalmers, TEER 2)
- Apprentice industrial instrument mechanic — NOC 22312 (Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics, TEER 2)
- Apprentice motor vehicle mechanic — NOC 72410 (Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers, TEER 2)
- Apprentice pipefitter-steamfitter — NOC 72301 (Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers, TEER 2)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for apprentice cook?+
In NOC 2021, "apprentice cook" is an example title in unit group 63200 — Cooks. It is a TEER 3 occupation in the "Sales and service occupations" broad category.
Is apprentice cook eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 63200 is TEER 3, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does apprentice cook get extra CRS points?+
NOC 63200 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a apprentice cook get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 63200 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says apprentice cook but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 63200. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.