Ward Host
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1373940/154768
- Location: Woodingdean
- Job type: Part Time - 24 hours per week
- Salary: £12.31 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 18 March 2026
About the role
Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.
- Ward Host / Catering Assistant
- £12.31 Per hour
- 24 Hours per week
- Monday to Sunday with various shifts
- Location is Brighton Nuffield Hospital, Warren Road, Woodingdean, BN2 6DX
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Please take the time to read the attached job description
Job Introduction
Help Serve More Than Just Food—Serve Comfort, Care, and a Smile
Join our team at Brighton Nuffield Hospital as a Ward Host, where you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient and visitor care. You’ll assist in preparing and presenting nutritious, hygienic meals with attention to safety and quality. Working closely with the ward team, you'll ensure timely assembly of patient trays and provide courteous, high quality service throughout the day. If you’re passionate about making a difference through excellent food service, we’d love to hear from you!
What You’ll Do
- Ensure all patient and visitor refreshment orders are taken accurately, with allergies and dietary requirements clearly communicated and recorded
- Transport and deliver food and refreshments in a timely, hygienic manner, providing assistance to patients as needed
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of crockery, cutlery, trays, equipment, and the ward kitchen, reporting any issues or malfunctions
- Monitor stock levels, rotation, and wastage, ensuring proper record keeping and efficient resource use
- Follow all policies, procedures, and safety guidelines, including Infection Prevention and Control, to ensure a safe environment
- Communicate professionally, politely, and tactfully with patients, visitors, and colleagues, resolving issues effectively
- Complete all required documentation, audits, and quality standards within designated timeframes
What You Bring
- Previous experience in similar role
- Excellent craft and presentation skills
- Good communication and literacy skills
- Good customer focus with attention to detail
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
What we offer
Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:
- Mental health and wellbeing resources
- Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice and personal support)
- Free health and wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
- Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
- Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
- Retirement savings plan and life insurance
- Full training and protective uniform provided.
- Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
- Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities.
- Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
- Competitive pay
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of Onsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents and Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Woodingdean, United Kingdom, BN2 6DX
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