Need clarity for work experience for PR

[Ajitesh Hazari]

Hello seniors, can somebody can guide me. I worked for Popeyes Louisiana kitchen as a COOK SUPERVISOR for almost 2 years. Also my pay was 18$ per hour (more than basic pay). These were my roles and responsibilities over there:
Supervise the kitchen and train junior cooks
● Prepare and cook complete meals or individual orders
● Estimate food requirements and costs, and monitor and order supplies
● Inspect kitchens and food service areas,
● Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food,
● Order kitchen supplies and equipment
● Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment
● Clean kitchen and work areas
This is what my company wrote in my reference letter with the noc code 63200.
I am not sure can I claim points with this work experience for CEC. Currently I am working as field engineer. By next Jan 2027 I will have 1 year experience in my current role. Should I exclude Popeyes experience and just claim field engineer experience. Or can I claim Popeyes experience too?
Does Popeyes experience help me with the profile?

 

[Ash G.]

NOC 63200 (cook supervisor) is TEER 3, which does qualify for CEC. So yes, you can include it. Having 2 years of Popeyes plus 1 year as a field engineer gives you 3 years of Canadian work experience total, which adds more CRS points than just 1 year alone.

Include both. Just make sure each reference letter matches the duties listed under its respective NOC. The Popeyes letter you described looks solid for 63200. Your field engineer role would fall under a different NOC. Double check which one fits your actual duties before you submit.