Elms Cook
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Location: The Elms Hemel Hempstead
Salary: £16.25 an hour
Hours: Saturday and/or Sunday 6 hours Every weekend/every other weekend. (approx. 2pm to 7pm but negotiable)
Reports to: Elms Head Chef
Closing date: 18th January 2026. We may close the advert or start interviews before the closing date based on the applicants we recieve.
About the Role
DENS is looking for a passionate and experienced Cook to join our team at The Elms, our 44-bedroom mixed hostel. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently and wants to make a tangible difference in the lives of our residents through nutritious, high-quality food.
Key Responsibilities
- Meal Preparation: Safely produce high-quality hot meals, desserts, and drinks, ensuring they are nutritional, varied, and follow agreed meal plans.
- Safety & Compliance: Maintain strict Health & Safety standards and keep the ‘Safer Food Better Business for Caterers’ records updated.
- Kitchen Management: Manage food prep, minimize waste, keep catering areas clean and well-stocked, and liaise with the Head Chef.
- Allergen Awareness: Ensure all dietary requirements and common allergens are managed with total accuracy.
About you
- Experience: Previous experience in a kitchen (schools, colleges, or care homes is a plus) and the ability to work confidently on your own.
- Qualifications: A current Food Hygiene Certificate is essential. A recognized catering qualification or equivalent professional experience is required.
- Skills: Strong verbal communication and a passion for simple, wholesome, and well-presented food.
- Values: A commitment to excellent customer service and a supportive attitude toward our residents.
This role is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Benefits
· 25 days or equivalent annual leave
· Flexible working environment
· Medicash plan, including Virtual GP, some dental and optical cover
· Employee assistance programme - 24/7 mental health support helpline
· Professional development and training
· NEST pension scheme
How to apply
If you match our criteria, please send your CV, including your Supporting Statement.
For an informal chat or to request a full job discription and person specification, please ring our Accommodation Service Manager, Ruth Osbourne on 01442 800 131
Registered Charity
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To help rebuild the lives of vulnerable people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion.
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