At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide exceptional customer service and support patients' dining needs in a hospital environment.
- Company: Join the Medirest Family, part of Compass Group UK&I, a leader in healthcare catering.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, great perks, and opportunities for learning and development.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and a supportive team culture that values diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while growing your career in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Passion for patient care and effective communication skills; no prior experience required.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
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 patients' nutrition and hydration needs, you can make a real difference!
Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts. Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year.
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 great customer service by always putting the patient first.
- Have awareness of food & hygiene standards.
- Be passionate about patient care, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and healthcare staff.
- Be able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a team with a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business.
- Be 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.
- Take pride in what you do and have 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.
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Ward Hostess/Host in Northport employer: Compass Group
At Medirest, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and empowers our team members to thrive. As a Ward Hostess/Host, you'll not only enjoy competitive pay and great perks but also have access to unrivalled opportunities for learning and development within the healthcare sector. Join us in making a meaningful impact on patients' lives while growing your career in one of the UK's largest businesses.
