Band 2 Housekeeping Operative
This job is now closed
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit 10 x Band 2 Housekeeping Operatives to join our busy Housekeeping Department.
Shifts available 8 x Monday-Friday 1600-2000 (part-time) / 2 x Monday-Friday (full-time).
We are looking for individuals who are motivated and driven, who would enjoy working under pressure in a fast-paced Hospital environment. To provide high quality cleaning and catering services to our patients, visitors, and colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Provide high quality food and beverage service to all patients following department process. To ensure codes of practice for HACCP and food safety are followed as per site training.Temperatures of regenerated cooked foods are recorded, along with chilled and frozen storage using the designated HACCP sheets. Communicate menus and offer to patient & ward teams. Identify and report faults in Catering equipment as required to department supervisors or leads. Maintain excellent cleaning standards within the working area following cleaning schedules supplied.Check dates and rotation of food accordingly within working area. 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. Report abuse of service to Supervisors or line Managers. Maintain the security of Trust property at all times.
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.
Details
Date posted
16 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 to £23,615 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9001506
Job locations
Heartlands Hospital
Bordesley Green E
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 5SS
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)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)