Alberta · NOC 63200
Cook Jobs in Alberta — 2026
1 cook job posted in Alberta in the last four weeks, with salary benchmarks, licensing notes and the employers hiring most.
- Jobs available
- 1
- Median salary
- $37,440
- 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 $41,600 at the 75th, with a median of $37,440 per year (2026-08, 331 postings).
NOC code
63200 — Cooks. 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
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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 $37,440 per year, with most postings between $36,400 and $41,600 (2026-08).
- 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.