The new partnership will see over 100 staff transfer to Medirest, to deliver services including retail, patient catering, private patient catering, cleaning, vending and security.
The retail offer will include a Wellspring Restaurant with a 'fresh and contemporary menu' as well as a new wellbeing area for staff use when they need to take a break.
Peter Foster, head of facilities management at Moorfields, said: “We welcome their commitment to innovate to ensure we achieve the best possible service for all our patients, visitors and staff, and I look very much forward to working with the Medirest team to deliver the new contract.”
For patient catering Steamplicity is being introduced. The unique cooking system steam cooks fresh and raw ingredients in under five minutes, meaning that nutritional value is maximised, alongside offering flexibility and consistency.
Created by chefs and nutritionists, the menu provides over 30 dishes across lunch and dinner. It also improves food waste levels, as patients order what they want and at a suitable time. Compass’ Esteem system will be used for private patients.
Russell Blake, managing director of healthcare at Compass Group UK & Ireland, commented: “Our teams will be working to deliver the very best standards across services such as catering, cleaning and security. We will be investing in our people and bringing innovations, to further progress and enhance services for the future. We are truly thrilled by this opportunity and look forward to working side by side with the Moorfields team.”