<p>Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas is hiring a full-time, rotating Food Service Worker to support patient tray preparation, retail food service, and catering operations within its Dietary department. This role is a direct contributor to patient care and daily hospital operations at a health system with more than 120 years of community service, six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital, and a comprehensive cancer care network across the greater San Antonio region.</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 (PTO)</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 including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> <li>Note: benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and location</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time, rotating schedule covering varied shifts across the week</li> <li>Patient tray assembly and delivery — directly serving patients across multiple inpatient units</li> <li>Retail food sales and catering support in addition to patient-feeding responsibilities</li> <li>Food preparation duties including chopping, slicing, and peeling</li> <li>Cart transport to and from patient care units; snack and tray delivery to bedside</li> <li>Dishwashing and sanitation of pots, pans, and dishes by hand and by machine</li> <li>Equipment operation, cleaning, and sanitation per department standards</li> <li>Housekeeping duties within the department: sweeping, mopping, trash collection and disposal</li> <li>Stocking and cleaning of nourishment rooms and refrigerators as assigned</li> <li>Adherence to all local, state, and federal food safety regulations; participation in Performance Improvement activities</li> <li>Part of a large integrated health system including six full-service hospitals, a dedicated pediatric hospital with a pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, fitness and rehabilitation centers, and the Baptist School of Health Professions</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Ability to read, write, and understand the English language (minimum requirement)</li> <li>High school diploma or equivalent preferred</li> <li>One year of experience in a patient-feeding food service establishment preferred</li> <li>Required certification: ANSI Accredited Texas Food Handler certification, ANSI Accredited Food Manager course, or Certified Food Manager credential from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States, offering an exceptionally low cost of living relative to its size, no state income tax, and a rich cultural heritage rooted in Spanish colonial history. The city is home to the River Walk, world-class dining, the San Antonio Spurs, and proximity to the Texas Hill Country — offering outdoor recreation, wineries, and scenic landscapes within an easy drive. Families benefit from a wide range of public and private school options, major universities, and a strong, diverse community that consistently ranks among the most livable large cities in the South.</p>