Band 2 Facilities Catering Operative Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Posted 11 days ago by Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Employer: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation Trust
Contract: Permanent; Hours: Full time; Location: Birmingham, B13 8JL; Closing Date: 25/06/2026
About this jobThis job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.
Responsibilities- Deliver efficient, professional catering, assist in preparation and service of meals and beverages to patients, staff, and visitors in Trust properties and operate a cash register when required.
- Understand the importance of accurate meals for patients with special dietary or cultural requirements.
- Prepare salads, sandwiches, and other basic food items for patients, staff, and visitors.
- Support meal services by loading bulk trolleys or ward-level service of meals.
- Conduct basic cooking (buffets, breakfast items) under Facilities Supervisor guidance.
- Clean equipment and premises daily according to duty rotas and schedules using appropriate equipment and chemicals.
- Clean floors, walls, and surfaces.
- Perform deep cleaning of all catering equipment within the department.
- Adhere to Food Hygiene Standards and Trust policies and procedures.
- Responsible for deliveries, stock control, cleanliness of stock areas, and raise shortfalls immediately to Facilities Supervisor.
- Check, clean and refill vending machines and 24 hour catering stores.
- Complete HACCP documentation and sales controls for audit purposes.
- Assist customers experiencing vending machine issues and resolve on behalf of the customer.
- Answer and resolve telephone queries and respond to department requests accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrate role requirements to new starters.
- Set up meeting rooms and prepare food for special functions, including beverages and buffet items, and follow with clearing venue, washing up, and returning items to the restaurant.
- Wash up ward level patient equipment as required.
- Dispose of waste food and refuse hygienically in accordance with Trust Waste Management Policy.
- Prepare servery area and restaurant prior to service to ensure attractive presentation and replenishment during opening times.
- Prepare refrigerated commodities.
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from people irrespective of age, gender, race and disability.
SafeguardingIt is the responsibility of all staff to safeguard and protect children and adults at risk at all times and staff must report any concerns as per Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults policies. All staff must undertake regular mandatory safeguarding training at a level relevant to the role.