Patient Dining Host – Ward Food Service

Royal Free Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Host/Hostess to support ward services and patient meals. You will collect and deliver food and beverages to wards, ensuring hygiene and patient comfort in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires flexibility, teamwork, and good time management. Applicants should hold Level 2 Food Hygiene or be working towards it, plus a Basic Food Hygiene certificate. This is a full-time on-site position with a pro-rata salary based on hours.

Qualifications

• Flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the service.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• You will collect, store, cook food and deliver crockery, cutlery, and beverages to ward areas.
• You will also be responsible for serving Patients Breakfast and Beverages directly whilst the Ward staff serve Lunch and Supper to ensure correct due diligence.

Skills

Flexible & adaptable

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Ward Host/Hostess to support ward services and patient meals. You will collect and deliver food and beverages to wards, ensuring hygiene and patient comfort in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires flexibility, teamwork, and good time management. Applicants should hold Level 2 Food Hygiene or be working towards it, plus a Basic Food Hygiene certificate. This is a full-time on-site position with a pro-rata salary based on hours.