Food Service Worker- Starter

Sentara Hospitals; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k/403B

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA is hiring a Food Service Worker - Starter on a full-time, rotating shift. The role supports the patient tray line, ensuring meal assembly runs efficiently and trays are delivered on time.

The Starter initiates each patient tray, passes it to the Dining Associates, and assists in the dishroom. You will also maintain supplies at the tray line and support the overall dining services team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in food services is highly preferred.
• Full Time, Rotating shift

Responsibilities

• Support the patient tray line and ensure the meal assembly process runs efficiently, delivering trays within established times for nursing units.
• Initiate each patient tray and pass it to the Server before forwarding to the Dining Associates, who complete the tray for delivery.
• Assist in the dishroom throughout the day, breaking down returned trays and preparing for the Utility team to wash.
• Maintain adequate supplies at the tray line (drinks, chips, condiment cups, napkins, etc.).

Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

Rotating

Overview

Sentara Health is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a Food Service Worker - Starter.

Position Status

Full Time, Rotating shift

Position Location

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

$1,000 Sign on Bonus for qualified candidate!

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits!

Overview

Primary responsibility is supporting the patient tray line and ensuring the meal assembly process runs efficiently. The Starter must maintain a consistent and efficient pace throughout meal service to keep up with the Server and ensure trays are completed and delivered within established delivery times for the nursing units.

The tray line operates as an assembly-style process. The Starter initiates each patient tray and receives the appropriate plate from the Server before passing the tray to the Dining Associates. The Dining Associates then complete the tray and place it in their carts for delivery.

In addition to tray line responsibilities, the Starter will support the dishroom throughout the day. This includes breaking down patient trays returned by the Dining Associates and preparing them for the Utility team to wash.

The Starter will also be responsible for maintaining adequate supplies at the tray line to support meal service, including drinks, chips, condiment cups, napkins, and other necessary items.

Experience

Previous experience working in food services is highly preferred

Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
• 401k/403B, 401a plans
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Work Perks

Sentara Health exists to be the trusted partner to individuals around the community in their journey to health and well‑being by providing healthcare that is simple, seamless, personal, and more affordable. We are practicing the future of healthcare today!

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $18.02 - $26.54 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• 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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan

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

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital , located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region's only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.

As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.

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.

Remote work locations

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 Hampshi