Job Description:
Shift Pattern: (CAT478) Week 1 – 4/7 2.30pm - 6.30pm Week 2 –4/7 2.30pm - 6.30pm Every other weekend £11.45 per hour, 16 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:
* 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
Key Responsibilities include:
* 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.
Job Reference: com/1405/71075012/52641223/BU
Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone’s talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!
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:
* 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
Key Responsibilities include:
* 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.
Job Reference: com/1405/71075012/52641223/BU
Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone’s talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!
Job number 1162616