Bring comfort to the table.

At Larga , we support guests from the Northwest Territories and Nunavut who are in Edmonton for medical care. Our kitchen is the heart of our home-away-from-home — serving fresh, nutritious meals with care, compassion, and cultural respect.

We are looking for a creative, experienced Cook to join our team. If you're passionate about scratch cooking, food quality, and making a difference in people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

- Prepare three daily meals following the Canadian Food Guide, with attention to dietary needs (e.g., allergies, soft/salt-free/explicit fluid diets)
- Cook from scratch and develop menus that are nourishing and appealing
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of kitchen, equipment, and prep areas
- Monitor food storage temperatures and stock levels; track expiry dates and replenish supplies
- Ensure food safety and sanitation regulations are followed at all times
- Support and mentor junior kitchen staff, and collaborate with the kitchen team for smooth service
- Assist with inventory control , ordering, and receiving kitchen deliveries
- Wash dishes, remove garbage, and perform scheduled deep cleaning tasks
- Log communication notes, submit accurate time sheets, and participate in staff meetings
- Step in for Kitchen Helper or Dining Attendant tasks when needed
- Respond to guest inquiries with respect and refer them to appropriate staff if needed

What We’re Looking For





- 2+ years of previous cooking experience in a professional kitchen
- Able to plan and prepare meals from scratch, including for guests with dietary restrictions
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and inventory management
- Self-motivated and organized with excellent time management skills
- Team player with strong communication skills
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and annual medical exam
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment

Preferred (but not required):

- Food Safe, WHMIS, CPR/First Aid, Emergency Response, Non-Crisis Intervention certifications
- Knowledge of Indigenous cultures/languages
- Interest in pursuing trade certification or mentoring junior staff

What We Offer

- Discounted Staff Meals – Enjoy hot, home-cooked meals on-site
- Meaningful Work – Serve guests who rely on comfort, respect, and culturally safe care
- Supportive Team Culture – Work with kind, committed people who value teamwork

Our Values

- Authenticity – Be real. Act with integrity.
- Courage – Do what’s right, even when it’s hard.
- Kindness – Act with care and compassion.
- Tradition – Honour our roots and respect Indigenous ways.

Make a difference three times a day. Apply now to join a kitchen that feeds more than just hunger — we feed comfort and care.

📌 Cook (Full-Time) (Leduc)
🏢 Larga
📍 Leduc