Ward Host

Medirest; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare services company in High Wycombe is seeking a Ward Host to provide essential catering services to patients. Responsibilities include managing patient orders, delivering meals, and ensuring cleanliness in the ward. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for patient care and excellent communication skills. Previous experience is not required, but a willingness to learn is essential.

Qualifications

• Passionate about patient care and effective communication.
• Able to work under pressure both individually and as a team.
• Confident in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide menus and take orders from patients.
• Prepare and deliver all meals for service.
• Clear ward areas and wash dishes.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Awareness of food & hygiene standards

Job description

Ward Host Shelburne Hospital High Wycombe

• £12.21 per hour
• 20 hours a week
• 5 days per week
• Shift pattern 10:00-14:00

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 Hostess/Host 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 Hostess/Host 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:

• 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 Ward Hostess/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.