Catering Operative - Production (York) | York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management’

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare facilities team based in York is seeking a Cleaning & Catering Operative. This role involves maintaining cleanliness, following schedules, and operating machinery with full training provided. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn and develop skills in a supportive environment, working hours are 3pm to 7pm, including alternate weekends. Benefits include the NHS Pension Scheme and extensive employee support programs.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience is not necessary; full training will be given.
• Must be able to prioritize and work without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness in assigned area according to schedule.
• Undertake specialist cleaning as per guidance.

Skills

Ability to read, write and converse in English

Knowledge of cleaning procedures

Understanding of COSHH procedures

Knowledge of infection prevention and control

Food Hygiene Level 2

Comfortable using cleaning machinery

Education

Willingness to complete relevant training

Job description

Contract - 20 hours a week

Hours - 3pm to 7pm including alternate weekends

Base -York

Are you looking for a post based within our York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management Team? Are you a strong team player, kind, friendly and motivated? Then we may have the role for you!

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (YTHFM) are looking for an approachable and flexible Cleaning & Catering Operative to join our team in York. Experience is not necessary as full training will be given, but a willingness to learn and develop your skills is essential.

Additional hours may also be available at times, for those who wish to work them.

The main responsibilities of the role are maintaining levels of cleanliness throughout a designated area.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to;
• Ensuring that the area you are assigned to is cleaned in accordance with the work schedule for that area. This will include lifting items and operating cleaning machinery, some of which is industrial standard
• Undertaking specialist cleaning as required under the guidance of the Supervisor and/or Infection Prevention Dept

You will work without immediate supervision so must be able to prioritise and use your own initiative. Tasks may need to be completed under time and other pressures but you will maintain standards and pride in your work.

We are looking for people who are able to read, write and converse in English. You will also have a basic understanding of/are willing to complete appropriate qualifications and training in:
• knowledge of cleaning procedures,
• COSSH procedures
• infection prevention and control
• Food Hygiene Level 2
• Relevant water systems training
• Use of equipment such as regeneration ovens, dishwashers and floor machinery

Our benefits



We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:



· Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

· 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

· A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

· Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

· NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

· An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

· Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers



For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Health’s standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.


This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Jul 2025