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Patient Dining Associate

Sentara
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, 403(b), relocation assistance
United States, Virginia, Virginia Beach
Mar 02, 2025
City/State Norfolk, VA Overview Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Sentara Leigh Hospital is hiring a Patient Dining Associate in the Food Services Department This is a full-time, rotating shift position located in Norfolk, VA. (Work 12-hour shifts and every other weekend). *(Up to $1,500 Sign-on Bonus for qualified candidates)* Job Requirements Certified Food Service Handler's Card required (as required by local Health Department). Communication, Service Orientation required Customer Service-Previous Experience preferred High School Diploma or Equivalent; Experience in Lieu of degree/diploma will be accepted Position 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. Facility Highlights Sentara Leigh Hospital is a Magnet Status, 250-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms and specializing in orthopedic, gynecological and urological services. Sentara Leigh offers a contemporary care environment for general medical/surgical and ambulatory services and is home to the orthopedic hospital, which has 48 beds dedicated to specialized orthopedic care. The hospital offers a full-service Emergency Room with a dedicated observation unit, Critical Care, GI, and Oncology services. It also encompasses a Family Maternity Center. Click here to learn more about Sentara Leigh hospital! Sentara Benefits Sentara employees strive to make our communities healthier places to live. We're setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace. Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include: Educational assistance up to $5,250 annually Medbridge access for CEUs and patient home programs Sentara hosted education courses with employee discounts Financial support for certifications Generous student debt program (no work commitment required) Relocation assistance Referral bonus program up to $10,000 Up to 23 days of paid time off (incudes personal, vacation and holidays); Up to 5 sick days annually (based on 40-hour work week); bereavement leave 403(B) with immediate company match, upon hire! 401(A): 3% of annual salary employer contribution (participating divisions) Adoption benefits up to $10,000 Fertility benefits (procedures/medications/IVF) and Surrogacy/Gestational Carrier benefits up to $10,000 combined 4 weeks paid parental leave; caregiver leave up to 2 weeks Paid life insurance (1 times annual salary), short-term and long-term disability Other benefits include medical, dental, vision, auto, home, travel, pet insurance, local gym discounts Wellness programs to include an employee assistance program (mental health support) For more information about our employee benefits, https://www.sentaracareers.com/explore-sentara/benefits/ Join our team, where we are committed to quality healthcare, improving health every day, and provide the opportunity for training, development, growth! Keywords: Patient Dining Associate, Catering, Food Service, Server Job Summary 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. Qualifications: HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required) Food Handlers Card - Certification - Food Service Certification Customer Service Skills Communication, Service Orientation Sentara Healthcare 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. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.