Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Career development opportunities
health savings accounts
flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Discount Program
Job Description
Northeast Baptist Hospital, part of the Baptist Health System, is a reputable healthcare institution dedicated to providing exceptional medical care and patient services. With over a century of commitment to the community, Baptist Health System operates six full-service hospitals, including Northeast Baptist Hospital, a specialized children's hospital, comprehensive cancer care networks, fitness and rehabilitation centers, imaging centers, and a broad range of ambulatory services. The Baptist School of Health Professions further enhances the system’s commitment to education and professional development in healthcare. This extensive network operates under a core philosophy focused on compassionate service inspired by faith, aiming to help people achieve health for life. The hospital’s team-oriented culture values each employee’s role in delivering excellent care and prioritizes a supportive working environment that fosters professional growth and well-being.
The role of Host - Hostess at Northeast Baptist Hospital is an opportunity for individuals who are passionate about hospitality and patient care within a healthcare setting. This position falls under PRN (pro re nata or as-needed) employment, offering flexible scheduling that can adapt to your availability. It is designed for compassionate healthcare professionals who play a crucial role in enhancing patient experience by ensuring timely and accurate meal service. Responsibilities include meal preparation, assembling patient trays, delivering meals and snacks, and maintaining communication with the diet office to accommodate specialized patient dietary needs. Additionally, this role requires maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in the department, ensuring food safety compliance, and supporting the overall patient-centered approach of the hospital.
A Host - Hostess at Northeast Baptist Hospital acts as an important liaison between patients, nursing staff, and dietary teams, promoting a welcoming and respectful environment. They assist patients with meal selections, ensure trays meet temperature and appearance standards, and support various logistical tasks such as transporting food carts to multiple units and stocking nourishment rooms. The position also emphasizes compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal food safety regulations and adherence to hospital policies. Beyond these operational tasks, the role encourages participation in performance improvement activities to continuously enhance service quality.
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of experience in food service or customer service settings, and relevant certifications such as the ANSI Accredited Texas Food Handler or Food Manager credentials. The comprehensive benefits package offered by Northeast Baptist Hospital includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching, generous paid time off, health savings accounts, employee assistance programs, and various voluntary benefits that support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Working as a Host - Hostess at Northeast Baptist Hospital allows individuals to contribute to a trusted healthcare provider’s mission while gaining valuable experience in patient services and food management within a hospital environment. It is an ideal role for those seeking to join a supportive team that values integrity, respect, and excellence in service delivery. Employment practices at the institution promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring all qualified candidates receive fair consideration without discrimination.
The role of Host - Hostess at Northeast Baptist Hospital is an opportunity for individuals who are passionate about hospitality and patient care within a healthcare setting. This position falls under PRN (pro re nata or as-needed) employment, offering flexible scheduling that can adapt to your availability. It is designed for compassionate healthcare professionals who play a crucial role in enhancing patient experience by ensuring timely and accurate meal service. Responsibilities include meal preparation, assembling patient trays, delivering meals and snacks, and maintaining communication with the diet office to accommodate specialized patient dietary needs. Additionally, this role requires maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in the department, ensuring food safety compliance, and supporting the overall patient-centered approach of the hospital.
A Host - Hostess at Northeast Baptist Hospital acts as an important liaison between patients, nursing staff, and dietary teams, promoting a welcoming and respectful environment. They assist patients with meal selections, ensure trays meet temperature and appearance standards, and support various logistical tasks such as transporting food carts to multiple units and stocking nourishment rooms. The position also emphasizes compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal food safety regulations and adherence to hospital policies. Beyond these operational tasks, the role encourages participation in performance improvement activities to continuously enhance service quality.
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of experience in food service or customer service settings, and relevant certifications such as the ANSI Accredited Texas Food Handler or Food Manager credentials. The comprehensive benefits package offered by Northeast Baptist Hospital includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching, generous paid time off, health savings accounts, employee assistance programs, and various voluntary benefits that support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Working as a Host - Hostess at Northeast Baptist Hospital allows individuals to contribute to a trusted healthcare provider’s mission while gaining valuable experience in patient services and food management within a hospital environment. It is an ideal role for those seeking to join a supportive team that values integrity, respect, and excellence in service delivery. Employment practices at the institution promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring all qualified candidates receive fair consideration without discrimination.
Job Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year of food and/or customer service experience
- ANSI Accredited Texas Food Handler or ANSI Accredited Food Manager course or Certified Food Manager from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff
- Ability to follow safety and hygiene protocols
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and transporting food carts
- Flexibility to work PRN days
- Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work environment
Job Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year of food and/or customer service experience
- ANSI Accredited Texas Food Handler or ANSI Accredited Food Manager course or Certified Food Manager from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to follow food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to work in a team-oriented healthcare environment
- Basic physical ability to transport carts and stand for extended periods
Job Duties
- Promotes customer service and building rapport with patients and nursing staff
- Assembles patient trays
- Assists patients with meal selections
- Delivers trays and snacks to patients
- Communicates patient needs to diet office
- Remains aware of specialized diets
- Chops, slices, peels food items for special order foods
- Assures patient trays are accurate and assembled to meet temperature and appearance standards
- Maintains host carts with properly labeling, dating, rotating patient food items
- Assures all foods are correctly labeled, dated, rotated when handled and put away
- Transports carts to and from different units
- Transports food to other areas as needed
- Operates, cleans, sanitizes dishes and necessary equipment
- Sweeps and mops areas of the department
- Stocks and cleans nourishment rooms and refrigerators as assigned
- Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations
- Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
- Maintains safe environment
- Addresses patient population-specific needs
- Participates in performance improvement activities
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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