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Sentara

Patient Dining Associate

Virginia Beach, VA

$10K/mo

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Rotating Shift, Patient Dining Associate. Work Full-time, Rotating 12-hour shifts, and rotating weekends. (Up to $1,500 Sign-on Bonus ...

Sentara Healthcare

Patient Dining Associate

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Rotating Shift, Patient Dining Associate. Work Full-time, Rotating 12-hour shifts, and rotating weekends. (Up to 1,500 Sign-on Bonus for ...

Sentara

Patient Dining Associate

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Rotating Shift, Patient Dining Associate. Work Full-time, Rotating 12-hour shifts, and rotating weekends. (Up to 1,500 Sign-on Bonus for ...

Sentara Healthcare

Patient Dining Associate

Harrisonburg, VA · On-site

$15.75 - $20/hr

Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital, located in Harrisonburg, VA, is hiring a Patient Dining Associate - Full Time Rotating schedule Responsible for patient meal service food on assigned units.

Sentara

$10K/mo

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Patient Dining Associate II The Patient Dining Associate II is responsible for coordinating patient meal service on all units of assigned teams, e.g ...

Sentara

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Patient Dining Associate II The Patient Dining Associate II is responsible for coordinating patient meal service on all units of assigned teams, e.g ...

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What is the difference between Dining Associate vs Food Service Worker?

AspectDining AssociateFood Service Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; sometimes food safety certificationHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, cafeterias, catering events, healthcare facilitiesRestaurants, cafeterias, fast food outlets, catering
Job DutiesGreeting guests, taking orders, serving food, maintaining cleanlinessPreparing food, serving customers, cleaning, stocking supplies

Both roles involve customer service and food handling, but Dining Associates focus more on guest interaction and service, while Food Service Workers often handle food preparation and operational tasks. The roles are similar in work environment and required certifications, making them closely related in the food service industry.

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Patient Dining Associate

Sentara

Virginia Beach, VA

$10K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 hours ago

Sentara Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 394 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

451st of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

Rotating

Overview:

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Rotating Shift, Patient Dining Associate.
Work Full-time, Rotating 12-hour shifts, and rotating weekends. (Up to $1,500 Sign-on Bonus for qualified candidates) 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.
Experience in Lieu of degree/diploma will be accepted.
Certified Food Service Handler's Card (as required by local Health Department).
The Food Handler Certification is only required in the following facilities: SNGH, SLH, SOH, SCH and SWRMC Education
  • High School Grad or Equivalent (Preferred)
Certification/Licensure
  • Food Handlers Card - Certification - Food Service Certification (as required by local Health Department).
Experience
  • Previous Customer Service Experience (Preferred)
  • Experience in Lieu of degree/diploma will be accepted.
Keywords: Patient Dining Associate, Catering, Food Service, Server

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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
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues may 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.

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.

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