Ward Host/ Hostess

Ward Host/Hostess

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Sector:

Food, Beverage

Region:

South East

Location:

Oxford

Salary:

£12.81 to £12.81 per hour

Salary Description:

£12.81 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits

Posted:

15/05/2026

Recruiter:

Sodexo

Job Ref:

SDX/TP/1941226/157522

Ward Host/Hostess

• Permanent RoleNuffield Health Oxford Hospital37.

5 hours per week | £12.81 per hourWe're looking for friendly, reliable people to join our team as Ward Host/Hostess at Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital on a permanent basis.

You don't need previous healthcare experience — just a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to help people.

In this role, you'll help make patients feel comfortable and cared for by serving meals, keeping things clean and organised, and being a friendly, reassuring presence on the ward.

Where and when you'll workJust a 5-minute walk from John Radcliffe HospitalNo on-site parking availableWorking on a rota (5 out of 7 days) across 7 days a weekShift times include:7:00am

• 2:30pm11:00am
• 7:00pm1:00pm
• 9:00pmWhat you'll be doingPreparing and serving meals to patientsOffering tea, coffee and snacks throughout the dayChatting with patients and helping them feel comfortable and supportedKeeping the ward pantry clean, tidy and well organisedWashing up and helping with day-to-day tasksTopping up vending machinesWorking closely with the kitchen and ward team to keep everything running smoothlyWhat we're looking forA friendly, positive attitudeGood communication skillsSomeone who enjoys working as part of a teamBasic literacy and numeracyWillingness to follow instructions and learn on the jobNice to have (but not essential):

Food Hygiene Level 2What you'll get in returnWorking with Sodexo means being part of a supportive team where your work really matters.

One free meal and one drink per shiftFull uniform, shoes and PPE providedFull training provided — no experience neededAccess to wellbeing support and 24/7 virtual GPEmployee discounts on high street brandsOpportunities to learn new skills and progressPension scheme and life insuranceCycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunitiesFinancial wellbeing and salary support toolsAbout SodexoAt 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 On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & 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 & 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.