Ward Hostess / host - St Helens

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!,

• 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.

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!

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


Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

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