Are you looking for a rewarding role in the healthcare sector? We are currently recruiting for dedicated staff to work in hospitals across London, with a focus on West London. Other locations may become available in the future, so flexibility is key!
Main Responsibilities:
As a Ward Host, you will play an integral role in patient care, serving meals in a fast-paced hospital environment. Your responsibilities will include:
- Serving breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks to patients in a very busy fast paced environment.
- Checking and recording temperatures. Fridges in line with food safety standards to make sure all standards are met. Food temperatures must be checked and recorded prior to food service to the patients, in line with hospital guidelines.
- Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen areas, cupboards, and appliances
- The ability to work with all types of food and drink, as serving a diverse range of patients with various dietary and religious needs. This could include serving alcohol, being in the presence of alcohol, or being asked to clean surfaces where alcohol has been spilled.
- Being polite, prompt, and friendly to all colleagues and guests.
- Communicating with guests and colleagues to ensure smooth delivery.
- Ability to remain calm during periods of high volume or unusual events, whilst remaining driven to complete your tasks.
- Manual handling of equipment – training available where required
- Maintaining a clean and tidy workspace
- Ensuring all cleaning and disposable products are stored correctly and used in accordance with training given.
- Assist with new team members by giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed.
- Exceptional standards of hygiene and cleanliness in line with NHS Staff Guidelines.
- Operating machinery as shown and trained in accordance with company policy.
- Comply with all company and unit policies with regards to Health & Safety, Hygiene, Manual Handling and COSHH.
- Follow responsible alcohol service policies.
- Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Most importantly. Enjoy your work, smile, and have fun!
Attributes
- Engaging, flexible and friendly in manner.
- Able to communicate effectively with all our patients, family members, and colleagues. Listen and respond appropriately.
- Confidence when meeting and interacting with people.
- Excellent teamwork skills and a proactive, can-do attitude.
- Self-assured when working alone.
- Ability to work in a high pressure, busy, fast paced environment.
- Comfortable to walk & stand during majority of shift as well as frequent manual handling tasks. Please be aware that for some roles this does include a 12-hour shift.
Venue Specifics'
- Over 18’s only
- We are looking for people who can commit to a week’s rota, due to this only those who can commit to flexible hours over all 7 days should apply.
- We do not guarantee hours every week, however you will have the opportunity to pick up additional work over the 119 different venues across the capital.
- This role is not suitable for individuals who are restricted to working a maximum of 20 hours per week under a student visa. While we understand that additional hours may be available during breaks between terms, this opportunity requires consistent availability throughout the year. As such, we are seeking candidates who can meet these requirements year-round.
Why work for Compass
We provide excellent training support to all new starters
Compass Exclusive Benefits, Lifestyle Benefits "Perks" Platform, and Health & Wellbeing Support Programmes Including Access to Our Employee Assistance Programme.
Important: Direct Hire, Not an Agency Role
This is not an agency position. As part of our team, you will be a direct hire with Constellation, which means you’ll be employed by us, not through a third-party agency. You will be working on a variable hours contract, offering you flexibility while providing the stability of direct employment. Your hours may vary depending on the needs of the venues, with the potential to pick up extra shifts when available across our network. This contract offers you the opportunity to have a consistent role with the possibility of growth and long-term employment.
Apply online now via our short application form (only takes 1 minute!). We will be in touch straight away and if successful you could be working in one of our venues within a few days
Please Note: Only candidates with relevant experience in the role will be considered. Additionally, those who have applied for this position previously and were not successful need not reapply.