Patient Catering Host – Flexible Hours

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; St Helier; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals is seeking a Ward Host to support patient catering across inpatient wards. You will take meal orders, serve meals and drinks, keep ward kitchens clean, and ensure meals meet dietary and cultural needs while upholding food safety standards.

You will work closely with clinical teams and catering staff to deliver a friendly, patient-focused service. The role requires attention to detail, reliability and commitment to high-quality patient care in a busy

Qualifications

• Frontline hospitality or service experience preferred.
• Comfort with handling food and maintaining hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Take patient meal orders and confirm dietary needs.
• Warmly serve meals and beverages to patients and visitors.
• Maintain ward kitchen areas and ensure cleanliness and hygiene.
• Record patient meal choices accurately and update records.
• Assist with food safety documentation and stock checks.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals is seeking a Ward Host to support patient catering across inpatient wards. You will take meal orders, serve meals and drinks, keep ward kitchens clean, and ensure meals meet dietary and cultural needs while upholding food safety standards.

You will work closely with clinical teams and catering staff to deliver a friendly, patient-focused service. The role requires attention to detail, reliability and commitment to high-quality patient care in a busy