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Band 2 Catering Operative

On-site in Solihull·Part-time·Added today (last checked 16 Oct)

Overview

Salary
£25,272 a year

About £1,810 a month after tax.

Contract
Part-time
Closing date
Apply by Monday 19 October

Skills

The role

Job summary

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic Deep Cleaner to join our Catering CPU team based at Solihull Hospital. You will play an important role in maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout our busy catering environment.

This is a great opportunity to become part of a friendly and supportive catering team.

12:30 pm to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, 22.5 hours per week.

If you take pride in your work, have a good eye for detail and enjoy being part of a team, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Carry out deep cleaning of all kitchen and food production areas.

Clean and sanitise catering equipment, floors, walls, drains and work surfaces.

Follow daily and scheduled cleaning plans.

Use cleaning chemicals safely in accordance with COSHH procedures.

Follow food hygiene, health and safety and infection-control procedures.

Use appropriate PPE and colour-coded cleaning equipment.

Complete cleaning records and checklists accurately.

Dispose of waste safely and maintain clean waste areas.

Report any damaged equipment, pest activity or hygiene concerns to the supervisor.

Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic environment within the Catering CPU at all times.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential
  • *GCSE Equivalent in English and Maths
  • *Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to undertake in the induction period
Desirable
  • *Relevant Catering qualifications
  • *Higher Catering Education
  • *Other Education
Experience
Essential
  • *Health and Safety or willingness to undertake in induction period
  • *Food Hygiene Regulations or willingness to undertake in induction period
  • *Willingness to undertake specific competencies to meet the full requirements of the role
Desirable
  • *Previous Catering Work Experience
  • *Previous Hospital or Care Experience
  • *Catering related knowledge
  • *Allergy Regulations
Additional Criteria
Essential
  • *Literate with basic I.T skills
  • *Read and understand written documentation
  • *Verbally communicate with people
  • *Presentable
  • *Work in large teams
  • *Able to work in hot and cold environments
  • *Time keeping
Desirable
  • *Driving License
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Solihull Hospital

Lode Ln

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2JL

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £25,272 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9016216

Job locations

Solihull Hospital

Lode Ln

Solihull

West Midlands

B91 2JL

United Kingdom


About University Hospitals Birmingham

Industry
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Website
uhb.nhs.uk
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