Weekend Cook
Hours – Negotiable, Saturday and/or Sunday
Salary – £13.50 an hour
Start date – ASAP
Reporting to – Sean Fitzgerald, Head of Accommodation Services
Location – DENS Hostel, The Elms, Redbourn Road, Hemel Hempstead
About the role
We are looking for a Weekend Cook to provide the evening meal at our 44-bed hostel, either Saturday, Sunday or both days. The successful candidate will need to cook approx. 40 covers for 6pm. Hours are 2pm to 7pm, but are negotiable.
About you
- Experience in cooking within a school, college or prison would be desirable but not essential.
- It would be desirable if you hold a recognised catering qualification, or have equivalent experience, but not essential.
- You can safely produce high quality hot meals, desserts and drinks for residents and staff.
- It is essential to hold a current food hygiene certificate.
- You are self-motivated and can manage your time effectively, prioritising different areas of work according to needs and deadlines.
How to apply
Please read the full Job Description & Personal Specification.
If you match our criteria, please send your CV, including your Supporting Statement, to HR@dens.org.uk.
For an informal chat, please ring Jacky Stafford on 01442 412340. Please advise us should you require adjustments to be made for you at interview.
Hostel Workers (Zero hours)
Hours – Zero hours contract
Salary – £12.60 an hour
Reporting to – Head of Accommodation Services
Location –The Elms, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7AZ
About the role
We are looking to recruit temporary workers at our 44-bed hostel, The Elms, to provide cover across our team. The hostel aims to support clients at risk of social exclusion who are aged 18 and above, to establish their housing pathway into independent living.
We are looking for:
- Someone with the passion and drive to work for Dacorum’s largest charity supporting the most vulnerable people in the area.
- Ability and willingness to be flexible and work unsociable hours.
- Experience is not necessary.
You can expect:
- The opportunity to work with the homeless and gain valuable experience.
- Flexibility to work around your other commitments.
- A comprehensive training programme and the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of the range of support provided by DENS.
How to apply
Please read the full Job Description which is on a separate document.
If you do not match our criteria, we ask that you do not apply. If you are a match, please send your CVÂ to HR@dens.org.uk.
For an informal chat, please ring Jacky Stafford on 01442 412340. Please advise us should you require adjustments to be made for you at interview.
