Job summary
We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our established Breakfast Services team within the NHS. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in patient care by delivering a safe, welcoming and high-quality breakfast service across our hospital wards.
If you enjoy working with people, take pride in maintaining high standards, and want to contribute to patient wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Breakfast Host, you will support patients each morning by ensuring they receive the right meal at the right time, prepared and served safely and hygienically. Working closely with ward teams, you will help create a positive start to the day for patients across approximately 25 wards.
Each large ward has a dedicated Breakfast Host on duty from 07:00 to 10:30, working 17.5 hours per week (5 days out of 7 on a rota basis). There may also be opportunities to undertake additional bank shifts, including longer hours.
About us
Frimley 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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist patients with selecting their breakfast, considering medical, dietary and religious requirements in collaboration with clinical staff.
- Serve hot and cold beverages and distribute meals promptly.
- Refresh patient water jugs each morning.
- Support patients who require help with eating and escalate concerns to nursing staff.
- Take responsibility for maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic ward kitchen.
- Manage stock rotation, check expiry dates and order essential items.
- Dispose of food and general waste appropriately.
- Coordinate additional meal requests during core hours.
- Complete required catering monitoring and reporting documentation.
- Maintain high standards of Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Food Allergen Management (full training provided)
We welcome applications from individuals who:
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Work well independently and as part of a team
- Are organised, reliable and proactive
- Take pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness and safety
- Are committed to supporting patient care within the NHS
Previous experience in catering or healthcare is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided.
A formal basic English and Maths assessment will form part of the selection process.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist patients with selecting their breakfast, considering medical, dietary and religious requirements in collaboration with clinical staff.
- Serve hot and cold beverages and distribute meals promptly.
- Refresh patient water jugs each morning.
- Support patients who require help with eating and escalate concerns to nursing staff.
- Take responsibility for maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic ward kitchen.
- Manage stock rotation, check expiry dates and order essential items.
- Dispose of food and general waste appropriately.
- Coordinate additional meal requests during core hours.
- Complete required catering monitoring and reporting documentation.
- Maintain high standards of Food Safety, Health & Safety, and Food Allergen Management (full training provided)
We welcome applications from individuals who:
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Work well independently and as part of a team
- Are organised, reliable and proactive
- Take pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness and safety
- Are committed to supporting patient care within the NHS
Previous experience in catering or healthcare is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided.
A formal basic English and Maths assessment will form part of the selection process.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Standards of literacy
- Good general education
Desirable
- Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene
- Good Knowledge of food safety /Kitchen
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Good command of the spoken English.
- Good timekeeping.
- Basic numeracy.
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Good Communicator
- Willingness to learn new skills
Experience
Essential
- Organised and methodical.
- Ability to follow clear instructions and feed back to senior staff.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a service led and customer focused environment
- previous experience in a healthcare setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Standards of literacy
- Good general education
Desirable
- Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene
- Good Knowledge of food safety /Kitchen
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Good command of the spoken English.
- Good timekeeping.
- Basic numeracy.
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Good Communicator
- Willingness to learn new skills
Experience
Essential
- Organised and methodical.
- Ability to follow clear instructions and feed back to senior staff.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a service led and customer focused environment
- previous experience in a healthcare setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
