Ward Hosts- Part Time

jc/sgt/wh12_1770116606

Salary Package: Up to £12.21 per hour
Location: Southampton, England
Consultant: Jess Coombes
Posted: 03/02/2026

Description:

Berry Recruitment have an exciting opportunity recruiting for Southampton's Maternity Hospital, Princess Anne. We are looking for Ward Hosts to start mid February working 15:00-19:30 (Mon-Fri).

You will be an integral part of the Ward patient dining team, ensuring high quality service is provided to the patients. You will be responsible for the co-ordination of the patient meal and beverage services in accordance with the Ward Timing Schedule. You will contribute and organise the maintenance of a hygienic and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors to ensure the highest standards are met at all times.

Duties to include:

• To ensure that patients are provided with appropriate meals, snacks and beverages at the agreed intervals throughout the day.


• Taking food orders using the tablet electronic ordering system at the agreed time for lunch and supper each day.


• Maintain bedside menus are in good condition and cleaned daily. To maintain the suite of special and therapeutic menus and present to patient who require them.


• To prepare hot / cold beverages including load appropriate trolley / equipment and ensure that all beverages are served at the correct temperature according to food hygiene regulations.


• Load regeneration ovens as necessary and monitor and record food temperatures.


• To ensure that at the end of every meal and beverage service that all cutlery, crockery and condiments are removed from the patient areas.


• To wash utensils used in the preparation, regeneration and serving of food and beverages including the cutlery, trays and crockery used for patients


• To ensure the ward kitchen hygiene standards are maintained.


• To monitor and record fridge and freezer temperatures daily in accordance with food safety regulations and report problems as appropriate.


• To ensure patients whose fluid intake is not medically restricted have access to fresh drinking water, 2 water jug changes per day, including ad hoc top ups.


• To maintain food safety and hygiene standards in your place of work and apply the food safety procedures applicable in your work area.


• Demonstrate high standards of courteous interaction with patients and Trust staff to optimise patient food and beverage consumption.


• Undertake any other ad hoc duties as prescribed by your Team Leader / Supervisor / Manager and within scope of skill and capability.

The successful candidate:

Essential:

• Good Basic Education including reading and writing skills


• Basic Health & Safety


• Working within a food service environment / catering industry


• Customer service skills including clear verbal communication


• Understand the importance of hygiene and safety and special diet awareness

Desirable:

• Level 2 Food Hygiene


• An understanding of COSHH

Also required:

• Flexibility and adaptability


• Good organisation skills


• A ‘can do’ attitude


• Ability to work effectively alone and as part of the team


• Present a professional image


• Ability to work within a busy and warm environment


• Ability to work under pressure


• Ability to follow departmental regulations and assimilate training


• Flexible approach to working schedules


• Efficient attention to detail

If this sounds like you, please apply today!

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion,