Catering Operative

Band 2 Catering Operative (Central Production Unit)

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency Recruitment

Job Overview

• Position: Catering Operative (Multiple Vacancies: Stores, Pot Wash, & Deep Cleaner)

• Band: Band 2 (£25,272 per year fixed salary)

• Location: Solihull Hospital, Lode Ln, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2JL (University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust)

• Contract Type: Permanent

• Working Pattern: Full-Time and Part-Time, Flexible Working (4 vacancies available across stores, pot wash, and deep cleaning roles)

• Closing Date: 2nd August 2026

• Reference Number: 304-9018293

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust to recruit motivated and reliable Band 2 Catering Operatives for the Central Production Unit (CPU) based at Solihull Hospital.

The CPU supports the preparation, production, assembly, packing, and distribution of high-volume meals for patients, staff, and visitors. We currently have four specific vacancies available:

• 1x Full-Time Stores Operative: Receiving and checking deliveries against purchase orders, storing items safely, maintaining accurate stock records, and adhering to HACCP and food safety codes.

• 1x Full-Time Pot Wash Operative: Ensuring all kitchen items are thoroughly cleaned to food hygiene standards and executing deep cleans of kitchen floors, sinks, walls, and drains.

• 1x Part-Time Deep Cleaner: Carrying out deep cleaning schedules across kitchen production, storage, and service areas in line with infection prevention standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Food Safety & Hygiene: Strictly adhere to Food Safety, Health & Safety, COSHH, HACCP, and Infection Prevention procedures at all times.

• Stock & Stores Management: Handle deliveries, rotate stock safely, and manage inventory paperwork accurately (for stores positions).

• Kitchen Sanitation: Maintain spotless working environments through effective pot-washing, equipment sanitization, and structured deep cleaning.

• Teamwork & Efficiency: Work collaboratively within large teams to ensure smooth meal production, packing, and distribution workflows.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Requirements (Essential)

• GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to undertake during the induction period).

• Literacy and basic IT skills to read, understand, and complete written documentation.

• Physical capability to work effectively within large teams and in hot or cold kitchen environments.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Salary: £25,272 per annum (Agenda for Change Pay Scheme).

• Inclusion: UHB is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive, values-driven workplace and provides reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

• Checks: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.