Catering Assistant and Ward host

Compass Group UK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and develop

Job summary

Compass Group UK is recruiting a dedicated Catering Assistant and Ward host (Zero Hours) to help ensure the smooth running of Healthcare operations on a casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week.

You will provide menus, take patient orders, assist with dietary queries and serve meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner while upholding high hygiene standards and delivering patient‑centred service in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Awareness of food & hygiene standards.
• Patient care focus with ability to communicate with patients, visitors and healthcare staff.
• Flexible, able to work under pressure, and team player.
• Willingness to learn and go the extra mile for patients.
• This role requires a Disclosure & Barring Service check (costs met by employer).

Responsibilities

• Provide menus, take orders from patients and support dietary/allergen queries.
• Prepare and deliver meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Clear ward areas and wash up to keep kitchen ready for service.
• Liaise with ward staff to meet patients' needs promptly.
• Offer excellent patient‑focussed customer service.

Skills

Food hygiene

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Catering Assistant and Ward host (Zero Hours) to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Healthcare on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week.

As a Catering Assistant and Ward host (Zero Hours), you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

Could you bring your spark to Healthcare? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Key responsibilities:

• 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.

Our ideal Catering Assistant and Ward host will:

• 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.
• This position is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check; costs met by the employer.

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.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!