Ward Hostess/host

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for customer service? Would you like to contribute to the greater good of the healthcare field? If so, then we would love to hear from you

A new opportunity has arisen for a Ward Host / Hostess to join the Medirest Family. We are looking for new members to join our highly dedicated Patient Dining team, who deliver outstanding catering services.

As a Ward Host / Hostess you would provide a warm and welcoming environment for patients, every day is different and by facilitating patient's nutrition and hydration needs, you can make a real difference

**\What we’ll give**:
£10.25 per hour,
16 hours per week
Shifts on a rota basis, Monday to Sunday

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
Contributory pension scheme
Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

What you'll be doing

**Key Responsibilities include**:
Provide menus, take orders from patients and support with all dietary and allergen queries.
Prepare and deliver all refreshments and meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
Clear down ward areas and wash up dirty dishes ensuring that the kitchen is fully prepared for next service.
Liaise with ward staff to ensure patients' needs are met in a timely manner.
Offer a great customer service by always putting the patient first.

Who you are

Awareness of food & hygiene standards
Passionate about patient care, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and healthcare staff.
Able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a team with a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business.
Confident working in a hospital environment and aware at times you will come in contact with patients that are particularly unwell or showing signs of distress.
It doesn't matter if you've never worked as a Ward Host / Hostess before. What does matter to us the most, is taking pride in what you do and a willingness to learn and go the extra mile for our patients.

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

**Job Reference**: com/1110/87703001/52521571/MEDS #LI-DNP

Compass Group UK&I is an equal opportunities employer, committed to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments for every employee.