Nova Scotia · NOC 63200
Cook Jobs in Nova Scotia — 2026
No cook postings in Nova Scotia 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
- $38,350
- NOC code
- 63200
About cook work in Nova Scotia
Salary range
Postings for cooks in Nova Scotia run from about $36,400 at the 25th percentile to $42,854 at the 75th, with a median of $38,350 per year (2026-05, 120 postings).
NOC code
63200 — Cooks. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), 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 Nova Scotia are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) and the LMIA employer list.
Live postings
Cook jobs in Nova Scotia
Nothing posted in the last four weeks
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for a cook in Nova Scotia?
- The median salary for cooks in Nova Scotia is $38,350 per year, with most postings between $36,400 and $42,854 (2026-05).
- Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a cook in Nova Scotia?
- 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 Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), and Job Bank.