Ward Host – 12‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital 37.5 hours per week £12.81 per hour Make a meaningful difference every day. We’relooking for a warm, proactive and service‑drivenWard Hostto join our team at Nuffield Health Oxford Hospital on a 12‑monthfixed‑term contract. In this role, you’ll help create acalm, welcoming environment for patients while ensuring they receivenutritious, well‑presented meals that support their recovery. If you take pride ingreat service, enjoy working with people, and thrive in a team setting, this isa role where you can genuinely brighten someone’s day. What you’ll be doing Preparing and serving patient meals in a hygienic, safe and organised manner Engaging with patients to ensure they feel comfortable, supported and well cared for Communicating clearly with the kitchen team to ensure all food orders are accurate and timely Keeping the ward pantry clean, tidy and compliant with all hygiene and safety standards Supporting the Ward Host Manager and Supervisor to meet service level agreements and health & safety requirements Completing all required audit and quality documentation Ensuring individual dietary needs are understood and catered for Carrying out ad‑hoc duties to support the smooth running of the service What great performance looks like Consistently strong PSS (Patient Satisfaction Survey) results High levels of client and patient satisfaction Achieving agreen Safeguard audit rating Maintaining a5‑star food hygiene rating What you’ll bring Essential Confident communication skills A friendly, customer‑focused approach Ability to work well as part of a team Good literacy and numeracy Understanding of hygiene, safety and relevant legislation Ability to follow detailed instructions accurately Desirable Food Hygiene Level 2 or above What we offer: Working at Sodexoisn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be partof a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your workmatters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones: Mental health and well being resources Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support) Free health & well being app with 24/7 virtual GP access Discounts on high street brands for you and your family Salary finance tools and financial well being 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 & volunteering opportunities. Flexible working and a dynamic team environment Competitive pay Ready to be part ofsomething greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion toSodexo. We may close this advert early if we receive a highnumber of applications — so don’t wait! About Sodexo At Sodexo, our purposeis to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life forall.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, weoperate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through ourunique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & RewardsServices and Personal & Home Services. We are committedto being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.Wewelcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety ofexperiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees toget involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents &Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations andOrigins. We’re a DisabilityConfident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towardsdisability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil theiraspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidateswith disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job. Click here to readmore about what we do to promote an inclusive culture. Sodexo Disability,Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.