Ward Host

Wise Employment are currently looking for a WARD HOST for an immediate start in Torbay. 

As WARD HOST you will provide a ward based catering service to Patients, the post holder will be required to provide the Patient Meal Service and beverage services at ward level. The post holder will be required to provide a polite, courteous and helpful service to patients and staff and to comply with all HACCP food safety requirements and legislation.

The post holder will work as part of the ward based team, ensuring a high quality food service and presentation of meals including Breakfast, Lunch and Supper services.  You will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient food and beverage services in accordance with the NPSA Nutritional Guidelines. 

Duties of this position will include but are not limited to 

• Ensure high standards when working individually or as part of the team and be aware of the Trust’s objectives and priorities. The Trust’s success depends on all staff playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good practices are universally embedded within the organisation.
• Understand the Trust’s key priorities and those for your Directorate and Service, help translate these into key priorities for your work place.
• Understand level one Equality and Diversity.
• Maintain good working relationships with colleagues.

• Demonstrate courteous behaviour.
• To respond with humanity and kindness to every person, by listening attentively and respecting others in conversations.  
• Promote an effective team ethos.
• To provide the highest quality of customer service by listening to and acting on feedback.
• To use all PPE as required.
• To work in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for our customers.
• Take part in regular team meetings/talks to achieve the best possible outcomes for our customers.
• To act as a role model, valuing everyone’s opinion and experiences. 
• To value and treat your team members equally and with respect.
• To strive to provide excellent, innovative services that helps our patients/clients customers have a good and professionally delivered healthcare experience

• To attend specified shifts as required.

• Ensure your staff mandatory and essential training is appropriate and up to date in conjunction with your line manager.
• Fully engage in the Annual Review process.
• Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance including laundering own uniform according to Trust policy.

• Helping and supporting your colleagues so that you work well together to achieve common goals and objectives.

Rates of pay wil vary from week days to weekends and you will be required to work 5 days out of 7, working 30 hours a week on shifts between 7am to 7pm on a rota basis. Rota will be provided in advance. 

If you feel this is the role for you please call Wise Employment Plymouth or apply via the job board.