Job summary The post-holder will be responsible for providing a catering and cleaning service within the Central Production Kitchen (CPU) and outlying catering outlets. The post-holder will assist with the production of all meals with the Central Production Kitchen (CPU) and other outlying catering units within the department. The post-holder will also be required to provide a catering service in accordance with the Food Safety Regulations and Food Hygiene Regulations. The post holder will have their main base of work on either campus, City Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre or Ropewalk House however there may be occasions to cover another area. Main duties of the job Amongst other tasks, the post holder will be required to ebsure: Food Safety procedure adherence and recording HACCP data; receiving, quality checking and storing deliveries; monitoring and exercising stock rotation. Food Production preparation according to standard recipes; support food production tp the catering team; portioning of foods; sealing, labelling, chilling and blast freezing of food; be aware of patient special dietary requirements and that these are followed. Food Service Preparation by receiving / unloading / cleaning / storage of meal trolleys; loading of meal trolleys in preparation for each meal service; delivering food to wards and departments as required. Cleaning is provided to a high standard in the CPU and other catering units (walls, floors, doors, surfaces, gullies / drains, fixtures and fittings; perform deep cleaning tasks as required; replenishing of cleaning materials; reporting any maintenance issues; emptying of bins and disposal of boxes and waste; use wet scrub machinery; stripping and cleaning of slicing machinery; use and clean deep fat machine as required. About us With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 164-6962333 Job locations Both Hucknall Road / Derby Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details. Person Specification Training & Qualification Essential Good basic level of secondary education Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent experience/training Knowledge of advanced food hygiene processes Knowledge of cleaning/hygiene COSHH procedures Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a customer/patient focused environment Desirable Experience of working with individuals who have special diets including texture modified foo Person Specification Training & Qualification Essential Good basic level of secondary education Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent experience/training Knowledge of advanced food hygiene processes Knowledge of cleaning/hygiene COSHH procedures Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a customer/patient focused environment Desirable Experience of working with individuals who have special diets including texture modified foo 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address Both Hucknall Road / Derby Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)