How to Become a Cook in Saskatchewan
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Cook is a voluntary trade in Saskatchewan. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“Cook Agriculture, Tourism and Service Sector Red Seal”
From saskapprenticeship.ca/designated-trades-searchable, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
- Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
- Annual fees
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Your roadmap
The steps are not listed yet.
Check the current steps with Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
Requirements
Education
A completed Grade 12 transcript, Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) or General Education Development (GED) guarantees entry into apprenticeship in Saskatchewan, but modified or general math and science classes do not meet entry requirements.
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“A completed Grade 12 transcript, Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) or General Education Development (GED) guarantees entry into apprenticeship in Saskatchewan. However, “modified” or “general” math and science classes don’t meet entry requirements.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/entrance-requirements-for-apprenticeship-trai...Completing Grade 12 is encouraged but is not required for apprenticeship entry.
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“While completing Grade 12 is encouraged, it is not a requirement for apprenticeship entry.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/entrance-requirements-for-apprenticeship-trai...
Already licensed in another province?
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Credential assessment
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Exams
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Journeyperson certification exam
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“These fee increases also affect tradespeople, both domestic and international, who are applying to see if they qualify to challenge the journeyperson certification exam.”
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Interprovincial Journeyperson Examination
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“Interprovincial Journeyperson Examination Information”
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Level One Examination
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Level Two Examination
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Red Seal Written Examination
Language tests
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Canadian experience
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Supervised practice
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Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | $15.35 | $17.00 | $23.08 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $15.00 | $18.00 | $25.00 | — |
Cooks in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Voluntary certification
- Manitoba Voluntary certification
- Ontario Voluntary certification
- Quebec Voluntary certification
- New Brunswick Voluntary certification
- Nova Scotia Voluntary certification
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Sources checked
- Designated Trades | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/designated-trades-searchable · fetched October 11, 2026
- Entrance Requirements for Apprenticeship Training | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/entrance-requirements-for-apprenticeship-trai... · fetched October 9, 2026
- Fee Updates | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/fee-updates · fetched October 9, 2026
- Cook | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/designated_trades/cook · fetched October 11, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a cook in Saskatchewan?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in Saskatchewan. Certification is managed by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
Which exams are required?
Journeyperson certification exam, Interprovincial Journeyperson Examination, Level One Examination, Level Two Examination, Red Seal Written Examination.
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