Patient Dining Specialist — Sign-On Bonus Eligible

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach seeks a Patient Dining Associate to support patient meal service on assigned units. You will communicate patient food issues to Food & Nutrition Services and collaborate with Nursing on nutrition needs, ensuring accurate diets and timely service.

Experience in lieu of a degree is accepted, and prior food service or restaurant experience is preferred. This full-time role offers rotating shifts and opportunities to contribute to patient satisfaction

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Prior restaurant/waitress/waiter/server experience preferred.
• Prior food serving/dining service experience preferred.
• Experience in lieu of degree/diploma accepted.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Communication

Education

Experience in lieu of degree accepted

Job description

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach seeks a Patient Dining Associate to support patient meal service on assigned units. You will communicate patient food issues to Food & Nutrition Services and collaborate with Nursing on nutrition needs, ensuring accurate diets and timely service.

Experience in lieu of a degree is accepted, and prior food service or restaurant experience is preferred. This full-time role offers rotating shifts and opportunities to contribute to patient satisfaction