Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Housekeeper/Cook
Closing date is 11 May 2026.
About Us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we’re looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
Our staff, service users, carers and families come from diverse backgrounds and all bring expertise and stories to share.
We support your health and wellbeing and offer training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience, placements and research.
Job Purpose / Responsibilities
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the ward, following schedules and procedures.
- Prepare and serve food, ensuring patient choices and preferences are accommodated and Trust policies on temperature, cooking times and quality control are met.
- Carry out duties in accordance with Health & Safety, Food Hygiene legislation and COSHH.
- Record and report on cleaning schedules, stock levels and any incidents.
- Assist with procurement and ordering of supplies and help maintain the ward environment, including linen, dry linen and waste disposal.
- Interact professionally with patients, relatives and visitors, supporting patient hygiene and encouraging self‑care.
- Attend training and retraining sessions on Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, Fire safety and participate in supervision and personal development reviews.
Principal Duties
- Support patient care by performing day‑to‑day cleaning duties, monitoring hygiene, and advising staff.
- Ensure meals are delivered on time, following standard ward menus and accommodating patient preferences.
- Securely remove waste and dry linen from the ward and store line items appropriately.
- Maintain linen supplies, identify shortfalls and coordinate re‑stocking with the Senior Housekeeper.
- Provide general cleaning of all ward areas and maintain the dining facilities in a clean, presentable state.
- Monitor usage of cleaning materials and equipment, ensuring safe and effective cleaning.
- Maintain accurate records related to cleaning schedules and catering services.
- Respond to urgent cleaning needs, reprioritising duties as required.
- Ensure compliance with ward personal safety plans and reporting of defects, breakages and incidents.
Qualifications
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to undertake training and apply learning to work practices.
- Evidence of relevant job training.
- Health and Safety certificate.
Experience
- Planning, preparing and cooking appropriate menus, ensuring a varied and nutritional diet and storing and preparing food safely.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness within the ward and undertaking domestic duties.
- Completing all required records and reports.
- Experience of working with adults with complex mental health problems.
Knowledge & Skills
- Initiative and ability to work independently.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Visa and Sponsorship
Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust cannot provide sponsorship. Applicants must hold a visa that allows them to work in the UK and have at least 12 months on the visa at commencement for training and operational reasons; a minimum of 15 months right to work at the point of application is required.
Employer name
Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
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