Last verified: 12 August 2026
Cook — NOC 63200 — TEER 3 — Ontario, Canada
An educational guide to Ontario immigration pathways for cooks: how the occupation is classified, what employers and applicants are usually assessed on, and which documents are commonly requested.
Eligibility is not a guarantee of nomination, work permit, visa or permanent residence. Final decisions are made by the appropriate Canadian government authorities.
What is NOC 63200 (Cook)?
- Preparing and cooking complete meals
- Preparing individual dishes and specialty foods
- Following menus and recipes
- Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
- Monitoring food quality and portion control
- Managing food preparation and stock
- Working safely with kitchen equipment
- Helping coordinate kitchen operations
Understanding TEER 3
TEER (Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities) replaced the older skill-level system. Cooks are currently classified in TEER 3, which generally reflects occupations requiring a college program, apprenticeship training or several months of on-the-job training. Confirm the current category on the official NOC website.
PR roadmap (educational example)
- 1Cook work experience
- 2Language test
- 3Education / ECA
- 4Genuine Ontario job offer
- 5Eligible Ontario employer
- 6Employer portal / job offer submission
- 7Job Offer ID
- 8Expression of Interest (EOI)
- 9Ontario invitation
- 10OINP application
- 11Provincial nomination
- 12Federal PR application (IRCC)
- 13Medical / police / admissibility checks
- 14Permanent residence
This roadmap is an educational example. The exact process depends on the immigration stream and the rules in effect when the person applies.
Sample candidate profile
- Occupation
- Cook
- NOC
- 63200
- TEER
- 3
- Experience
- 2 years of genuine paid Cook experience
- Education
- Grade 12 / secondary education + ECA where required
- Language
- Example CLB 5 or higher, subject to the applicable immigration stream
- Job offer
- Full-time permanent Ontario Cook position
- Location
- Rural or Northern Ontario example
- Employer
- Must satisfy applicable OINP requirements
Work experience evidence
- Experience letter
- Job description
- Pay slips
- Bank salary records
- Employment contract
- Tax records
- Employer contact information
- Work schedule
- Other supporting employment evidence
Language requirements
- IELTS General Training — English
- CELPIP General — English
- PTE Core — English
- TEF Canada — French
- TCF Canada — French
- CLB 5 — Minimum-level example where applicable
- CLB 6 — Better
- CLB 7 — Stronger
- CLB 8 — Very good
- CLB 9+ — Highly competitive
Education and ECA
An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) may be required where foreign education is used. Requirements differ by program.
- Grade 12 / Secondary school
- Diploma
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Ontario employer requirements
- Active business operation
- Ontario business location
- Business history
- Revenue requirements
- Employee requirements
- Genuine need for the position
- Wage
- Full-time employment
- Permanent position
- Job duties
- Employer portal submission
- Compliance with Ontario employment laws
Employer portal, Job Offer ID and EOI
Step 1 — Employer portal
The employer submits qualifying job information through the applicable Ontario process.
Step 2 — Job Offer ID
The applicant receives the required Job Offer ID where applicable.
Step 3 — Expression of Interest
The applicant creates an Expression of Interest (EOI) within the applicable deadline.
Factors that may affect EOI scoring
- Job offer wage
- Job location
- Work experience
- Education
- Language
- Canadian earnings
- Ontario experience
- Immigration status
- Other program priorities
Ontario regions
Northern Ontario
Often the focus of regional immigration measures.
Eastern Ontario
Mix of smaller cities and rural employers.
Central Ontario
Tourism and hospitality employers.
Southwestern Ontario
Agriculture, food and restaurant sectors.
Greater Toronto Area
Largest labour market; different criteria may apply.
How applications are assessed
Applicant side
- Identity
- Immigration status
- Education
- Language
- Work experience
- NOC duties
- Job offer
- Supporting documents
Employer side
- Business legitimacy
- Revenue
- Employees
- Workplace
- Job duties
- Wage
- Employment terms
- Genuine need for a worker
Nomination to PR — federal stage
- OINP nomination
- Submit PR application to IRCC
- Medical examination
- Police certificates
- Background / security checks
- Admissibility assessment
- Final decision
- Permanent residence
Express Entry considerations
- Qualifying skilled trade experience
- Language requirements
- Valid job offer where required
- Certificate of qualification where applicable
- Express Entry eligibility
- CRS score
- Current IRCC program rules
LMIA vs PNP
| LMIA | PNP / OINP |
|---|---|
| Federal labour-market process | Provincial immigration process |
| Often connected with hiring a foreign worker | Connected with provincial nomination |
| Employer-focused | Employer + applicant eligibility |
| May support certain work-permit processes | May support a pathway toward PR |
| Does not guarantee PR | Nomination does not by itself equal final PR |
Document checklist
- Passport
- Digital photograph
- Resume
- Work experience letters
- Pay slips
- Employment contracts
- Bank records
- Education certificates
- ECA report
- Language test result
- Current immigration status documents
- Job offer
- Employer documents
- Police certificates when requested
- Medical examination when requested
- Proof supporting EOI points
Fraud awareness
- Never believe “Guaranteed PR”.
- Never purchase fake work experience.
- Never purchase fake LMIA documents.
- Verify the employer.
- Verify immigration representatives.
- Get important promises in writing.
- Check information against official government sources.
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Legal disclaimer
Disclaimer: The information on this website is provided for general educational purposes only and should not be considered legal or immigration advice. Immigration programs, eligibility criteria, occupation lists, scoring systems, wages, quotas, deadlines and government policies may change at any time. Eligibility, an LMIA, a job offer, an invitation or a provincial nomination does not guarantee permanent residence. Final immigration decisions are made by the appropriate Canadian government authorities. Users should verify current requirements directly with IRCC, Employment and Social Development Canada / Service Canada, and the Government of Ontario.