Ward Hostess/Host

Overview

Provide patient meals, take orders, and ensure nutrition/hydration in hospital wards.

Key Responsibilities

• menu management
• order taking
• meal preparation
• meal delivery
• ward liaison
• dishwashing

Tasks

-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. -Liaise with ward staff to ensure patients' needs are met in a timely manner. -Clear down ward areas and wash up dirty dishes ensuring that the kitchen is fully prepared for next service. -Offer a great customer service by always putting the patient first.

Requirements

• teamwork
• resilience
• hygiene
• dbs check
• hospital
• communication

What You Bring

-Able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a team with a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business. -Awareness of food & hygiene standards -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. -Passionate about patient care, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and healthcare staff.

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Security Clearance

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