Ward Host Apprentice

• Speak with patients, take meal orders and help them understand the available menu choices


• Prepare and serve meals, snacks, hot drinks and cold refreshments safely and efficiently


• Use tablet-based ordering systems and learn how to follow dietary and allergen requirements


• Prepare food and beverage trolleys, check temperatures and complete the required records


• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic ward kitchen and patient dining environment


• Work closely with colleagues and clinical teams to provide a welcoming and respectful service 

Does this sound like you? 

• You’re friendly, approachable and comfortable speaking with different people


• You care about delivering a positive experience and treating everyone with dignity and respect


• You’re reliable, organised and able to work as part of a busy team


• You’re willing to learn, follow instructions and take responsibility for your development


• You understand that a hospital can be fast-paced and emotionally challenging, and you’ll ask for support when you need it 

What you’ll learn
You’ll begin with a structured induction covering Serco, the hospital environment, employee responsibilities, infection prevention and control, health and safety, safeguarding, customer service and communication. Your role-specific training will include food hygiene, allergen awareness, nutrition, beverage trolley operation, meal ordering systems and tablet-based ordering. You’ll also shadow experienced colleagues, receive feedback and coaching, and complete competency checks before working independently. 

This apprenticeship is an opportunity to earn while you learn, develop transferable skills and gain experience in a busy healthcare environment. Whether this is your first job or your first step into hospitality and healthcare support, there’s space here for your ideas, your growth and your positive impact.

What we offer 

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)


• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme


• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.


• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service


• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel


• Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity


• Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds. 

Vetting and checks:
This role is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A Standard DBS check reveals both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings held on the Police National Computer (PNC). 

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.