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

**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.

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:
To help with the cost of living crisis, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while working

Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more

Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits

Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster

Receive cash rewards 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

Ward Hostess/Host - The Harbour Hospital

£10.75 per hour, 28 hours per week

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.

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

**Job Reference**: com/0711/87722001/52571636/ONE

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength