Patient Dining Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401k/Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach is seeking a Patient Dining Associate to support inpatient meal service on assigned units. You will communicate patient nutrition needs to Food & Nutrition Services and coordinate with Nursing to ensure accurate diets and timely meals.

Experience in restaurant or dining service is preferred. The role offers a competitive pay range ($18.02–$26.54/hour), sign-on up to $1,500, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior restaurant/waitress/waiter/server experience preferred
• Prior food serving/dining service experience preferred
• Excellent communication with patients and nursing staff

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient meal service on assigned units.
• Communicates patient food issues/concerns and needs to Food & Nutrition Services.
• Assists dietitian with monitoring of patients on NPO, clear liquid and full liquid diets and records food intake.

Job description

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftRotatingOverview:Sentara is hiring a Patient Dining Associate for Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, in Virginia Beach.Up to $1,500 Sign On Bonus offered for qualified candidates!OverviewJob Profile SummaryResponsible for patient meal service food on assigned units. Communicates patient food issues/concerns and needs to Food & Nutrition Services and interacts with Nursing in regard 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.Certification/LicensureNoneExperiencePrior restaurant/waitress/waiter/server experience preferredPrior food serving/dining service experience preferredKeywords: Talroo - Food service. Food service. Patient Dining Associate. Patient Dining. Catering Associate. Food Service Worker. Food service. Dining. Food Handler. Nutrition. Food. Wait staff. Waitress. Waiter. Cafe. Cafeteria. Dietary.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, standby/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.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 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.