Hospital Catering Assistant / Ward Host

Location: South West London

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 days out of 7 on a rota basis)

Shift Availability: Candidates must be fully flexible and available to work across both shift windows: 07:00-15:00 and 13:00-21:00.

Position: Temporary with potential permanent opportunities available.

About the Role

The Best Connection is currently recruiting for enthusiastic, friendly, and reliable Hospital Catering Assistant / Ward Host to join a prestigious, world-class Private Healthcare Provider in South West London.

If you take pride in providing exceptional customer service and want to play a key role in delivering high-standard meal and beverage services to patients in a premium clinical environment, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities of Hospital Catering Assistant / Ward Host:

• Delivering high-quality food and beverage service directly to patients' rooms and wards.
• Taking patient orders while taking careful note of specific dietary requirements, allergens, and personal preferences.
• Preparing breakfast trays, drinks trolleys, and light snacks.
• Maintaining immaculate hygiene standards across ward kitchens, preparation areas, and service trolleys.
• Monitoring temperatures for food and refrigeration units in line with strict health & safety standards.
• Liaising closely with nursing staff and catering teams to ensure smooth service and exceptional patient care.

Requirements

• Shift Flexibility: Must be fully available and flexible to work across both shift windows (07:00-15:00 and 13:00-21:00), working 5 days out of 7 on a rotational rota.
• Customer Service: Strong background in hospitality, catering, or customer-facing environments.
• Communication: Excellent verbal communication skills and a warm, empathetic manner.
• Hygiene: Knowledge or certification in Food Safety / Hygiene (Level 2 desirable).
• DBS Check: DBS check will be required (assistance provided).

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection

• Weekly Pay
• Accrued holiday pay
• Pension contributions
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Potential for long-term or permanent progression with a top-tier private healthcare provider

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.