Ward Hostess - Healthwise

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure that all patients receive the correct meals as per patient and doctor instructions
• Complete menu cards
• Ensure that patient water carafes and glasses are clean and that adequate ice water is supplied throughout the day
• Ensure prompt tea service
• Maintain all Company and Hospital standards and procedures
• To be courteous and helpful to patients at all times
• Assists in the preparation of meals, especially salads and desserts.
• To ensure that the quality standards of both customer service and operating processes, health and safety standards, and food standards are met.
• To ensure a high level of customer service within the area of responsibility.

Skills and Competencies

• Must enjoy practical and methodical work
• Be honest and reliable
• Have good hand-eye coordination
• Be able to work quickly and safely
• Have good personal hygiene
• Be free from skin allergies to foods and detergents
• Have good communication skills
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Must have the stamina to work 45-50 hours per week.
• Be able to bend, stand, and lift.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement Matric
• Be able to work quickly and safely