Patient Catering Assistant - Full Time
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Join Our Team as a Ward Host at Great Western!
Are you passionate about providing high-quality, compassionate service in a healthcare setting? Do you want to make a positive impact on patients' experiences during their stay? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Position: Ward Host
Location: Great Western Hospital, Swindon
Contract Type: Temp to Perm
Contract Length: 3 months (Ongoing)
Working Pattern: Full Time - 7:30 - 19:30 (4 on 4 off)
Start Date: ASAP - August 2025
As a Ward Host, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional food and beverage services to patients across our hospital wards. Your warm and friendly demeanour will contribute to creating a supportive environment for those who need it most.
Key Responsibilities:
Meal Ordering & Dietary Compliance:
utilise our Trust-provided digital tablet systems to take and submit patient meal orders.
Understand and interpret dietary needs, including allergies and cultural requirements.
Ensure correct meal allocations by navigating dietary flags and restrictions.
Provide assistance to patients in selecting suitable meals.
Meal & Beverage Service:
Prepare and serve lunch and supper meals according to the ward's schedule.
Conduct a minimum of five hydration rounds per shift to ensure all patients stay hydrated.
Maintain a clean and organised food trolley and ward pantry area.
Serve meals attractively and at the correct temperatures, adh...
- Location:
- Swindon
- Salary:
- £12.21 /hour
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Hotel, Catering & Cleaning