Ward Patient Food Service Host - Part-Time

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in Torquay is seeking a Ward Cater on a permanent part-time contract to provide ward-based patient meals and beverage service at weekends. You will ensure high standards of food presentation, comply with HACCP and infection control, and work with the ward catering team to support patients with dignity and kindness.

Strong communication, reliability and a neat appearance are essential, with basic numeracy and IT skills and willingness to undertake

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake training relevant to the post
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Basic IT skills NVQ Customer Care Training
• COSHH & Health and Safety

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of food service as part of the ward team.
• Understand Directorate priorities and translate to daily tasks.
• Maintain equality and diversity awareness.
• Maintain good relationships with colleagues.
• Respond with humanity and kindness to every patient.
• Attend specified shifts as required.
• Promote an effective team ethos.
• Provide the highest quality customer service and act on feedback.
• Participate in the annual review process.
• Maintain personal hygiene and wear uniform per policy.
• Use all PPE as required.
• Support colleagues to achieve common goals.
• Attend team meetings/talks to improve outcomes.
• Value and treat team members equally and with respect.
• Aim to provide excellent, innovative services for patient experience.

Skills

Good verbal and written skills

Ability to communicate at all levels

Smart, clean and tidy appearance

Enthusiastic, approachable and confide

Multi‑Skilled and flexible

Working in hospital/hotel services env

Knowledge of catering equipment

Education

Willingness to undertake training relevant to the post

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Basic IT skills NVQ Customer Care Training

COSHH & Health and Safety

Job description

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in Torquay is seeking a Ward Cater on a permanent part-time contract to provide ward-based patient meals and beverage service at weekends. You will ensure high standards of food presentation, comply with HACCP and infection control, and work with the ward catering team to support patients with dignity and kindness.

Strong communication, reliability and a neat appearance are essential, with basic numeracy and IT skills and willingness to undertake