Band 2 Catering Operative

Job summary

We are seeking a Catering Operative to join our dynamic team. This role involves working in a chilled environment where temperatures range from 0 to 5 degrees Celsius, preparation, handling and serving of foods across all areas of the Catering department and associated hospital sites.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting and be committed to maintaining high standards of work in line with food safety legislation.

Good housekeeping and cleaning practices are maintained to a professional standard promoting a professional image to patients and visitors promoting the Trust vision and values.

Use of industrial and light equipment and machinery is required within ward services, retail, stores and central production units.

Main duties of the job

*Handling, sorting, and packaging products in a chilled environment.

*Maintaining cleanliness and organisation within the main catering department at Heartlands Hospital

*Adhering to all health and safety guidelines and Food Safety Legislation

*Ability to work in temperatures between 0 and 5 degrees Celsius.

*Previous experience in Catering or similar environment is preferred but not essential.

*Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently.

*Good physical condition, capable of standing and moving for extended periods.

*Maintain excellent cleaning standards within the working area following cleaning schedules supplied

*Temperatures of regenerated foods are recorded, along with chilled and frozen storage using the designated HACCP sheets

*To ensure codes of practice for HACCP and food safety are followed as per site training

*Check dates and rotation of food accordingly within working area

*Handling cleaning chemicals in accordance with COSHH and training provided

*Appropriate removal of food waste (as per site process) using designated waste and recycling streams

*Record appropriate food waste and report high levels of waste to supervisors

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Heartlands Hospital

Bordesley Green E

Birmingham

West Midlands

B9 5SS

Employer's website

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

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