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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 II

Hampton, VA · On-site

$16.50 - $20.75/hr

Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, VA, is hiring a Patient Dining Associate II to act as a Team Lead. This is a full time, day shift position with rotating weekends. Hours * Monday - Friday: must ...

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How much do dining associate jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for dining associate in Suffolk, VA is $134,333.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $202,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a dining associate?

A dining associate is a hospitality worker responsible for serving food and beverages, assisting customers, and maintaining cleanliness in dining areas. The role often requires good communication skills, customer service experience, and adherence to health and safety standards.

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.

What are the most commonly searched types of Dining jobs in Suffolk, VA? The most popular types of Dining jobs in Suffolk, VA are:
What cities near Suffolk, VA are hiring for Dining Associate jobs? Cities near Suffolk, VA with the most Dining Associate job openings:
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Infographic showing various Dining Associate job openings in Suffolk, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $134,333 per year, or $64.6 per hour.

Patient Dining Associate

Sentara Healthcare

Virginia Beach, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Sentara Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 398 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

491st of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

City/State
Virginia Beach, VA
Work Shift
Rotating
Overview:
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!
Overview
Job Profile 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.
Experience in Lieu of degree/diploma will be accepted.
Certification/Licensure
  • None

Experience
  • Prior restaurant/waitress/waiter/server experience preferred
  • Prior food serving/dining service experience preferred

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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 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.

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