Ward Hostess/Host

Medirest
Barnet, Greater London

Job Details

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 Hostess/Host 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 Hostess/Host 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!

Key responsibilities:
  • 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.
Our ideal Ward Hostess/Host will:
  • 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 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/2909/72387001/52750055/BU #Medirest

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Posted 2025-09-30

Recommended Jobs

Lead Java Engineer

City of London, Greater London

Lead Java Engineer – Java, Investment Banking, Credit Technology, Pre-Trade, Financial Services – paying up to £130,000 A Lead Java Engineer is currently being sought after by a leading Investment…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-04

Graduate Housing Market Researcher

Connells Group
London

Graduate Housing Market Researcher This is a great opportunity for a recent Graduate or an individual looking for a data driven Apprenticeship where we can offer training & development and on the …

View Details
Posted 2025-09-18

Brand Marketing Manager

Salt Search Ltd.
London

Brand Marketing Manager – D2C- London – £60K-£70K + Bonus! I am super excited to have partnered with a global leading D2C business that have over 5 million customers worldwide! This is a brand-new …

View Details
Posted 2025-09-09

Nanny

GreatAuPair LLC
Uxbridge, Greater London

We are looking for a Live in Nanny/Housekeeper to look after my 11 months old daughter and 3 and a half year old.

View Details
Posted 2025-09-30

Client Bookkeeper/Business Manager

London

We are very pleased to be working with an extremely well established and vibrant  Business Management and Accountancy firm  in the London area.  They are looking for a positive and enthusiastic i…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-10

NEC Project Manager - Complex Infrastructure - Highways

AtkinsRéalis
London

Job Description Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our gen…

View Details
Posted 2025-07-02

Policy Manager

Michael Page
London

Policy Manager London Responsibilities: Design and implement advocacy strategies targeting UK regulators, politicians, and media to accelerate decarbonization. Commission and deliver evid…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-12

Maths Teacher

Ethos Education
Brixton, Greater London

Ethos Education have an opportunity for a Maths teacher from September 2025.  This is a large 1400 mixed secondary 11-18school in Buckinghamshire with Academy status. Free on site parking, subsidise…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-06

Executive Assistant - 6 month FTC

Clear Junction
London

Clear Junction is a global payments company licensed and regulated by the FCA in the UK. It offers regulated end-to-end payment solutions based on proprietary in-house technology. The company's infra…

View Details
Posted 2025-07-31

Health Economist

Costello Medical
London

Role Summary Responsibilities: You will be responsible for developing economic models to inform decisions on the efficient allocation of resources available to healthcare providers, and commu…

View Details
Posted 2025-07-17