<p>Saint Luke's Hospital in San Antonio, Texas is hiring a Dietary Host/Hostess to serve as a direct point of contact between the kitchen and inpatient units — a role that combines food preparation, tray assembly, patient interaction, and unit-level nutrition support within a large, faith-based health system that includes six full-service hospitals, a children's hospital, a comprehensive cancer care network, and a dedicated School of Health Professions. This is a hands-on, patient-facing position on the dietary team for candidates who take pride in delivering a positive mealtime experience to hospitalized patients.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Patient-facing role with direct responsibility for meal tray assembly, delivery, and accuracy across inpatient units</li> <li>Assists patients with meal selections and communicates individualized dietary needs to the diet office</li> <li>Maintains awareness of and adherence to specialized therapeutic diets for the inpatient population</li> <li>Performs light food preparation: chopping, slicing, and peeling for special-order items</li> <li>Ensures all trays meet temperature and appearance standards before delivery</li> <li>Manages host carts including proper labeling, dating, and rotation of all patient food items</li> <li>Transports meal carts and food supplies between units and departments as needed</li> <li>Operates, cleans, and sanitizes dishes and dietary equipment; maintains cleanliness of department areas and nourishment rooms/refrigerators</li> <li>Participates in Performance Improvement activities and adheres to all applicable local, state, and federal food safety regulations</li> <li>Part of a health system with more than 120 years of community service, including six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, imaging centers, and ambulatory services</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent required</li> <li>Minimum one year of food service and/or customer service experience</li> <li>Required certification: ANSI Accredited Texas Food Handler certification, ANSI Accredited Food Manager course completion, or Certified Food Manager credential from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District</li> <li>Ability to complete established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Antonio is one of the largest and fastest-growing cities in Texas, offering a low cost of living relative to other major metros, a rich cultural heritage rooted in Spanish colonial history, and a vibrant food and arts scene centered around the River Walk. The city enjoys a warm climate year-round, proximity to the Texas Hill Country for outdoor recreation, and strong public and private school options — making it an appealing home base for healthcare workers at every career stage.</p>