Cleaning and Catering Operative - Nelsons Court

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33

Relocation package up to 30% of salary

Staff benefits and discounts

Job summary

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP) is seeking a friendly Cleaning and Catering Operative for Nelsons Court. The role covers cleaning and basic catering duties across a designated ward area, with weekend shifts on Saturdays and Sundays.

The ideal candidate will read, write and converse in English, be able to follow the work schedule, and participate in training including COSHH and infection prevention measures. NHS benefits and a relocation package are available.

Qualifications

• Good basic education - reading and writing plus basic numeric skills.
• Willing to complete appropriate qualifications or training relevant to the role as and when required.
• BICSc Qualification/NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning/Catering or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness across a designated area according to the work schedule.
• Provide a catering service and assist plating up of meals to meet dietary requirements.
• Make hot drinks and manage water jugs; support with equipment handling as trained.
• Work with minimal supervision and manage time under pressure to maintain standards.

Skills

Organise and prioritise work

Work on own initiative

Empathy and teamwork

Education

BICSc Qualification/NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning/Catering

Good basic education - reading and writing

Tools

Regeneration ovens

Dishwashers

Floor machines

Job description

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)

Cleaning and Catering Operative - Nelsons Court

The closing date is 16 November 2026

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 at our Nelson's Court Unit Community Site

The shift of this vacancy is:

Saturday and Sunday: 0730-1400, 12 hours a week.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities of the role are maintaining levels of cleanliness throughout a designated area, and provide a catering service.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to;

• Ensuring that the ward/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 Facilities Supervisor and/or Nurse in Charge and/or Infection Prevention Department
• Assisting plating up of meals, ensuring the dietary requirements of patients are met
• Making and distributing hot drinks and cleaning and refilling water jugs

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
• Relevant water systems training
• Use of equipment such as regeneration ovens, dishwashers and floor machines

About us

To find out more about working for our Trust, please visit:

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 generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.

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.

Job responsibilities

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

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].

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

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

Qualifications & Training

• Good basic education - reading and writing plus basic numeric skills.
• A willingness to complete appropriate qualifications or training relevant to the role as and when required.
• BICSc Qualification/NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning/Catering or equivalent

Experience & Knowledge

• An understanding of the importance of hygiene
• An understanding of the importance of health and safety o COSHH procedures o Infection prevention and control o Knowledge of the safe use of cleaning equipment/machinery
• Use, experience and knowledge of computer technologies (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Experience in a similar role or industry

Skills, Attributes and Physical Requirements

• Ability to organize and priortise work effectively
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
• Ability to demonstrate tolerance and empathy with employees and clients at all times

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 name

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)