Alberta · NOC 63200

Cook Jobs in Alberta — 2026

No cook postings in Alberta in the last four weeks. The salary benchmark, licensing notes and NOC code below still apply — and the other provinces are one click away.

Jobs available
0
Median salary
$37,960
NOC code
63200

About cook work in Alberta

Salary range

Postings for cooks in Alberta run from about $36,400 at the 25th percentile to $42,339 at the 75th, with a median of $37,960 per year (2026-05, 295 postings).

$31,200median $37,960$76,960

NOC code

63200Cooks. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), and Job Bank.

Licensing and qualifications

No licence is required, though Cook is a Red Seal trade and a journeyperson certificate is an asset. Most provinces require a food-handler certificate.

What employers ask for: Kitchen experience at the volume the posting describes, a food safety certificate, and for senior lines a culinary diploma or Red Seal.

LMIA and immigration

None of the current cook postings in Alberta are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) and the LMIA employer list.

Live postings

Cook jobs in Alberta

Nothing posted in the last four weeks

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for a cook in Alberta?
The median salary for cooks in Alberta is $37,960 per year, with most postings between $36,400 and $42,339 (2026-05).
Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a cook in Alberta?
No licence is required, though Cook is a Red Seal trade and a journeyperson certificate is an asset. Most provinces require a food-handler certificate.
What is the NOC code for cook?
The NOC 2021 code for cook is 63200 (Cooks). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), and Job Bank.