Job Description Looking for work in Bristol? Join our hospital catering team!
We're recruiting friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Ward Hosts and Catering Assistants to support our hospital catering service in the BS14 0DE area of Bristol.
In this role, you'll help ensure patients receive a positive mealtime experience by providing friendly service, supporting food and drink delivery, and maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
If you enjoy helping people, have a positive attitude and take pride in delivering great service, we'd love to hear from you!
Available Shifts/n Our hospital catering operation runs 7 days a week, with the following shift patterns available:
- Morning shift: 7am – 1pm
- Day shift: 12pm – 8pm
- Evening shift: 4pm – 8pm
Flexibility to work across a seven-day operation, including weekends, is essential. Please let us know your availability when applying.
Key Responsibilities/n As a Ward Host / Catering Assistant, you will:
- Prepare and serve food and drinks to patients in line with their dietary requirements
- Deliver meals, snacks and beverages to hospital wards
- Assist with setting up and clearing away patient meals
- Check patient meal orders and help ensure the correct meals reach the correct patients
- Provide friendly, polite and helpful service to patients and healthcare staff
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and food safety
- Clean and sanitise catering equipment, kitchen areas and service points
- Wash up and maintain clean, organised catering areas
- Follow food safety, allergen management and infection control procedures
- Comply with Health & Safety, COSHH and Manual Handling requirements
- Work closely with ward staff and catering colleagues to ensure a smooth mealtime service
What We're Looking For/n
- A friendly, caring and customer-focused attitude
- Good communication skills and a willingness to help others
- A reliable, punctual and hardworking approach
- Good attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Previous catering, hospitality or customer service experience is preferred
- A willingness to follow food hygiene, allergen and infection control procedures
- Suitable footwear for the role
- An Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one
Why Join Compass?
- Access to exclusive Compass benefits
- Discounts and perks through our Perks platform
- Health and wellbeing support programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme
Ready to Apply?
If you're looking for a rewarding role supporting patients and healthcare teams, we'd love to hear from you!
With a choice of morning, daytime and evening shifts, this is a great opportunity to become part of a team that helps make a difference every day.
Apply online today using our quick 1-minute application form. Successful applicants could be ready to start within just a few days, subject to the necessary checks.
Join our team and help make mealtimes a better experience for patients!
Catering Ward Hosts - Hospital environment in Bristol employer: Constellation-Careers
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