Patient Dining Associate I

About the Role

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Dining Associate for the Food Service Department. This full-time, rotating shift position involves 12-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., including every other weekend. Qualified candidates may receive up to a $1,500 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient meal service on assigned units.
• Communicates patient food issues/concerns and needs to Food & Nutrition Services.
• Interacts with Nursing regarding patient nutrition needs or requirements.
• Assists dietitian with monitoring patients on NPO, clear liquid, and full liquid diets.
• Records food intake for patients on intake analysis.
• Reacts accurately and effectively to changes to ensure efficient timing of services and accuracy of physician-ordered modified diets.
• Ensures familiarity with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets for optimal patient care and satisfaction.
• Responsible for patient satisfaction on assigned units.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent (Preferred)
• Certified Food Service Handler's Card (Required, as mandated by local Health Department)
• Experience in Lieu of Degree/Diploma Will Be Accepted (Required)

Skills

• Previous Customer Service Experience (Preferred)
• Food Service Experience (Preferred)

Pay

The base pay range for this full-time position is $18.02 - $26.54 hourly. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Benefits

• 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
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan

About Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Located in Norfolk, VA, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care facility and the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads. It serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School and is recognized as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence. The hospital specializes in heart and vascular care, neurosciences, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

About Sentara Health

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse and inclusive workforce of nearly 30,000 members. Committed to improving health every day, Sentara is a tobacco-free environment. Remote work opportunities are available in multiple states across the U.S.