Ward Host

Job summaryJoin Our Team as a Ward Host - Making Every Meal MatterHours: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week (5 out of 7 days, rota basis) including weekendsTimings - in between the hours of 7:00 am - 7:00 pmLocation: Wexham Park HospitalAre you passionate about delivering excellent service and making a real difference in patients' lives each day?We're looking for enthusiastic, compassionate individuals to join our catering team as a Ward Host. In this vital front-line role, you'll help ensure that patients receive nutritious meals in a friendly and caring environment, helping to make their stay as comfortable as possible.You'll work closely with patients, nursing staff, and kitchen teams to provide a service that's not only efficient but warm, welcoming, and respectful.Please note that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the post.Main duties of the jobSupporting the preparation and
delivery of meals and beverages to patients on the wardOffering a kind and attentive service, ensuring patient dietary needs and preferences are metKeeping food service areas clean and compliant with hygiene and safety standardsHelping to maintain a cheerful, positive atmosphere on the ward through friendly interactionEnsuring accurate documentation and reporting of food service as neededWorking independently and as part of a team to meet daily service demandsAbout usFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for
too.We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.Frimley Health Trust benefits on VimeoDetailsDate posted20 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary
26,618 a year

Reference number151-LC508Job locationsWexham Park HospitalWexham RoadSlough, BerkshireSL2 4HLUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWhy Work With Us?Be part of a friendly, inclusive, and supportive teamPlay a key role in improving the patient experienceAccess to NHS staff benefits, including pension and staff discountsOngoing training and development opportunities.If you're someone who takes pride in helping others and can bring energy and warmth to every shift, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now and help us deliver care through compassionone meal at a time.What Were Looking ForA positive, can-do attitude with a commitment to providing excellent serviceFriendly and approachable with strong communication skillsComfortable working in a busy hospital environmentFlexible with shift patterns mornings or evenings on a rota basisDesirable: Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety qualification or working towardsAbility to pass a basic Maths and English assessment, Job responsibilitiesWhy Work With Us?Be part of a friendly, inclusive, and supportive teamPlay a key role in improving the patient experienceAccess to NHS staff benefits, including pension and staff discountsOngoing training and development opportunities.If you're someone who takes pride in helping others and can bring energy and warmth to every shift, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now and help us deliver care through compassionone meal at a time.What Were Looking ForA positive, can-do attitude with a commitment to providing excellent serviceFriendly and approachable with strong communication skillsComfortable working in a busy hospital environmentFlexible with shift patterns mornings or evenings on a rota basisDesirable: Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety qualification or working towardsAbility to pass a basic Maths and English assessment as part of the recruitment processPerson Specification, EssentialGood level of basic education - able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy and comprehension skillsDesirableFood Safety and Health and Safety Level 2 (gained on the job), EssentialBasic catering experienceHygiene COSSH proceduresDesirableExperience in healthcareInfection prevention and control, EssentialGood communication skills - able to read and understand written and verbal communication and instructionAble to deal confidently and professionally with members of the public and staffCustomer focussedAble to use own initiative to cope in a variety of situationsDemonstrate adaptabilitySelf-motivated and disciplinedGood time management skills - able to plan and prioritise time and workloadAbility to work as part of a team and independentlyAbility to respond quickly to problemsTakes a pride in own workUnderstanding of confidentialityAbility to act in ways that support equality and diversityBasic IT SkillsDesirableUnderstanding of relevant Health and Safety, Employment and other legislative requirements, EssentialGood communication skills - able to read and understand written and verbal communication and instructionAble to deal confidently and professionally with members of the public and staffCustomer focussedAble to use own initiative to cope in a variety of situationsDemonstrate adaptabilitySelf-motivated and disciplinedGood time management skills - able to plan and prioritise time and workloadAbility to work as part of a team and independentlyAbility to respond quickly to problemsTakes a pride in own workUnderstanding of confidentialityAbility to act in ways that support equality and diversityBasic IT SkillsDesirableUnderstanding of relevant Health and Safety, Employment and other legislative requirementsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly
known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameFrimley Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressWexham Park HospitalWexham RoadSlough, BerkshireSL2 4HLUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameFrimley Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressWexham Park HospitalWexham RoadSlough, BerkshireSL2 4HLUnited KingdomEmployer's website