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.