Ward Host

Sodexo; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global services company is seeking a Ward Host to join their team at Nuffield Hospital Highgate. The role involves serving meals and ensuring a positive dining experience for patients and visitors. Ideal candidates will be friendly, respectful, and possess basic food-handling knowledge. This position offers competitive pay and various benefits, making a meaningful difference daily.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Full training provided

Opportunities for development

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food service is a plus.
• Ability to maintain hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with serving hot and cold meals.
• Follow recipes to ensure meal quality.
• Clean and sanitise workstations.
• Tidy food service areas post-meals.

Skills

Passion for great food

Friendly and respectful attitude

Basic food-handling knowledge

Ability to stay active for long periods

Job description

Ward Host

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

Ward Host at Nuffield Hospital Highgate delivers delicious meals and a positive experience to patients, staff, and visitors. Your cheerful attitude and friendly interactions can brighten someone's day and provide comfort during challenging times.

At Sodexo, we believe food has the power to heal and uplift—and so do the people who serve it. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with the setup and serving of hot and cold meals
• Follow recipes and product instructions to ensure meal quality
• Clean and sanitise workstations and equipment
• Break down and tidy up food service areas after meal periods

What You Bring

• A passion for great food and making a difference
• A friendly, respectful, and professional attitude
• Basic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awareness
• The ability to stay active and on your feet for extended periods

What We Offer

Working at Sodexo isn't just a job — it's a chance to make a difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. A range of benefits is provided to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don't wait!

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We are a Disability Confident Leader employer. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Attached documents

• UK Rewards and Benefits Guide. 2025.pdf
• Ward Catering Host Job Description Highgate.doc

Salary: £12.25 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits

Frequency: Hourly

Job Reference: SDX/TP/1113012/148033

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time

Closing Date: 01 October, 2025

Job Category: Catering Staff

Business Unit: UK Healthcare - Frontline

Location: London, United Kingdom

No. of positions: 1

Posted on: 17 September, 2025