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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

$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 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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A Patient Dining job involves delivering meals to hospital patients based on their dietary needs and preferences. Responsibilities include taking meal orders, ensuring food safety, and assisting patients with their dining experience. Workers collaborate with dietitians, nurses, and kitchen staff to ensure patients receive appropriate nutrition. Excellent customer service and attention to detail are essential in this role.

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Patient Dining team members need a solid understanding of food safety, nutrition basics, and hospital protocols, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with dietary management software and experience following special diet orders are typically required, along with food handler certification in some facilities. Outstanding attention to detail, patience, and strong communication skills help ensure patient satisfaction and safety. These capabilities are crucial for accurately meeting unique dietary needs and contributing positively to the patient care experience.

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Patient Dining Associate

Sentara Healthcare

Virginia Beach, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

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Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 412 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

531st 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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