Hospital Patient Dining Specialist

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach is seeking a Patient Dining Associate to manage patient meal service and coordinate with nursing on nutrition needs. The role supports dietitians with diet monitoring, especially for NPO and liquid diets, and records intake for analysis.

Experience is optional, with preferred background in restaurant or food service. This full-time position offers rotating shifts and a $1,500 sign-on bonus with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Prior restaurant/server experience preferred.
• Prior food serving/dining service experience preferred.
• Familiar with dietary restrictions to ensure patient care.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient meal service on assigned units.
• Communicates patient food issues/concerns to Food & Nutrition Services and interacts with Nursing regarding patient nutrition needs.
• Assist dietitian with monitoring patients on NPO, clear liquid and full liquid diets; records food intake for intake analysis.
• React accurately to changes to ensure timely service and accuracy of physician orders for modified diets.
• Familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction.
• Responsible for patient satisfaction on assigned units.

Skills

Food service

Communication

Customer service

Job description

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach is seeking a Patient Dining Associate to manage patient meal service and coordinate with nursing on nutrition needs. The role supports dietitians with diet monitoring, especially for NPO and liquid diets, and records intake for analysis.

Experience is optional, with preferred background in restaurant or food service. This full-time position offers rotating shifts and a $1,500 sign-on bonus with competitive benefits.