About this 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)