Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Weekend Kitchen Housekeeper - Buckingham Hospital

The closing date is 05 August 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a self-motivated individual to join our Housekeeping Team on weekends. The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and serving breakfast and lunch to in-patients, in addition to maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high-quality food service to our in-patient ward, maintaining a clean and safe environment in the food preparation area, that assists in ensuring a positive service user experience and reflects the values of the organisation.

To undertake preparation of meals and beverages for patients in line with the CIEH Food Hygiene Regulations, when necessary, ensuring the quality and materials used are of the highest standards, while ensuring correct and economical use of resources under the guidance of the Housekeeping Supervisor and Community Team Lead.

Liaise with clinician, Dietetic service, patients and or their relatives ensuring the patient is provided with appropriate nutrition and hydration compatible to their medical needs ensuring accurate information is communicated with patients and colleagues.

Cleaning of food preparation areas using appropriate and available equipment and colour-coded accessories (e.g. rubber gloves, aprons, cloths etc).

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

22 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

434-C7239653-A

Job locations

Buckingham Community Hospital

High Street

Buckingham

MK181NU

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Desirable

Basic secondary school education.
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Basic computer Skills or willing to learn
Foundation Food Hygiene Certificate (or similar) or be prepared to work towards

Experience

Desirable

Previous housekeeper experience
Experience of working within NHS
Experience of working in a team and on own initiative

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Desirable

Basic secondary school education.
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Basic computer Skills or willing to learn
Foundation Food Hygiene Certificate (or similar) or be prepared to work towards

Experience

Desirable

Previous housekeeper experience
Experience of working within NHS
Experience of working in a team and on own initiative

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Buckingham Community Hospital

High Street

Buckingham

MK181NU

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Buckingham Community Hospital

High Street

Buckingham

MK181NU

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)