Cook

Sentara; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara is seeking a Cook for its Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach. The role involves ensuring patient meal service and addressing dietary needs while contributing to patient satisfaction. No experience is necessary, though previous dining service experience is preferred. A substantial benefits package is offered along with a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Adoption Reimbursement up to $10,000

Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year

Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in food service preferred.
• Ability to manage dietary needs and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient meal service on assigned units.
• Communicates food issues and dietary restrictions.
• Assists dietitian in monitoring patient nutrition.

Skills

Patient communication

Meal preparation

Attention to dietary restrictions

Job description

life insurance, paid time off, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k), 403(b), remote work

Sentara is hiring an experienced Cook for Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, in Virginia Beach.

Up to $2,000 Sign On Bonus offered for qualified candidates!

Overview

Responsible for patient meal service food on assigned units. Communicates patient food issues/concerns and needs to Food & Nutrition Services, and interacts with Nursing in regards to patient nutrition needs or requirements. Assist dietitian with monitoring of patients on NPO, clear liquid and full liquid diets and records food intake for patients on intake analysis. React accurately and effectively to all changes to ensure efficient timing of services and accuracy of physician's ordered modified diets. Familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction. Responsible for patient satisfaction on assigned units.

Experience in Lieu of degree/diploma will be accepted.

Certification/Licensure

• None

Experience

• No experience required
• Prior food serving/dining service experience preferred

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

* Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

* Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

* Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

* Emergency Backup Care

* Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

* Life Insurance

* 401k/403B with Employer Match

* Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

* Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000

* Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

* Pet Insurance

* Legal Resources Plan

* Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia's only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.