Ward Hostess/Host

Overview

Provide patient dining service, taking orders and delivering meals in a hospital ward.

Key Responsibilities

• patient service
• meal preparation
• kitchen cleaning
• staff liaison
• dietary support

Tasks

-Offer a great customer service by always putting the patient first. -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. -Provide menus, take orders from patients and support with all dietary and allergen queries.

Requirements

• food hygiene
• pressure handling
• teamwork
• patient care
• communication
• dbs check

What You Bring

-Awareness of food & hygiene standards -Able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a team with a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business. -Passionate about patient care, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and healthcare staff. -This position is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check; costs met by the employer. -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.

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Security Clearance

-disclosure & barring service (dbs) check required; employer covers costs.