Cook

📅 Schedule: Casual | As Needed

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/clear 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.