Catering Assistant - Ward Host

Job summary

Duties will include, but are not limited to; Cooking & serving patient's meals & serving patient's beverage at ward level, ensuring that all equipment, crockery and cutlery are cleaned to high standards, and food hygiene standards are adhered to at all times. You will also ensure that all temperatures are recorded and maintained.

Main duties of the job

Catering Assistant - Ward Host

The post will close once we receive a sufficient number of applications.

We are looking for candidates that have excellent customer service skills, can work effectively as part of a team and are confident using their own initiative. Within this role you will be serving meals to our patients on the wards, so it is crucial that you have good communication skills accompanied by a friendly and outgoing personality.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to; Cooking & serving patient's meals &serving patient's beverage at ward level, ensuring that all equipment, crockery and cutlery are cleaned to high standards, and food hygiene standards are adhered to at all times. You will also ensure that all temperatures are recorded and maintained.

Working various shift patterns including morning and evening rotas 7 days per weekFull training will be given but we require people with good customer service and a caring & professional attitude.

Proposed Interview Date - 26th November 2026

About us

We runtwo hospitals, to care for Croydon residents north and south of the borough. Our dedicated community services also cover every corner of the borough, including specialist home treatment for children with cancer and adults with long-term conditions.

Our main campus, Croydon University Hospital, is home to the borough's only Emergency Department and often receives more ambulances than many major trauma centres. The hospital provides more than 100 specialist services, including 24/7 maternity care.

Our sibling hospital, Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in south Croydon provides outpatient care and diagnostic services and will soon house one of 50 new surgical hubs across the country.

We also provide health services to some of the most vulnerable in our community, including asylum seekers and people experiencing homelessness.

The Trust has one of the most diverse workforce profiles in the capital, with more than half of its staff from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic groups - almost twice the national average - reflecting the diverse communities it cares for. At the same time, we areincreasing ourrole as an anchor intuition at the heart of thelocal community. As the borough's largest employer, this includes supporting local business through kick-starters and apprenticeships to increase employment, and working with local universities to train the next generation of health and care workers in Croydon.