Ward Hostess / Host

Compass Group PLC

Ward Hostess / Host

£23816

Compass Group PLC, Holt, St. Helens

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 18 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 90b2fb52a04f41f194b5b19916ddedfa

Full Job Description

  • 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.


  • 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 are met by the employer.


  • Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

    £11.45 per hour, 15 hours per week

    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 Host / Hostess 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 Host / Hostess 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!

    We ensure you\\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • To help with the cost of living crisis, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while working

  • Free meals

  • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more

  • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\\'s, Morrisons and many more

  • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits

  • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster

  • Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available

  • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands

  • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes

  • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes


  • Here\\'s an idea of what your shift pattern will be:
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  • Fri: Afternoons

  • Sat: Afternoons

  • Sun: Afternoons