Patient Dining Associate - Job Details - Sentara Health (2024)

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(Up to $1,500 Sign On Bonus for qualified candidates)

Work Full-time, 12-hour shifts, from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. including every other weekend.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent; Experience in Lieu of degree/diploma will be accepted
  • Certified Food Handler's Card (as required by local Health Department)
  • Previous Customer Service Experience Preferred

As a\u00a0Patient Dining Associate, YOU make a big difference in a patient's stay in the hospital.\u00a0

This position's primary responsibilities are working with patients on food choices and communicating with nurses on potential diet needs. There are a lot of opportunities to grow in this role. If you desire, there are promotional opportunities such as becoming a Cook or a Supervisor.\u00a0You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients.

Responsible for patient meal service food on assigned units. Communicates patient food issues/concerns and needs to Food & Nutrition Services and interacts with Nursing regarding 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. Certified Food Service Handler's Card (as required by local Health Department.

Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursem*nt, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.

Click here to learn more about our employee benefits!\u202f\u00a0\u00a0

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.\u00a0

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!\u00a0

Click here to learn more about Sentara Norfolk General Hospital!

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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.\r\n\r\nExperience in Lieu of degree/diploma will be accepted.\r\n\r\nCertified Food Service Handler's Card (as required by local Health Department).

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Award-winning: Sentara is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering more than 500 sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE (Elder Care), home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!

When you join Sentara, you support our goal to provide excellence in patient care. No matter what your individual position, you are part of a bigger team committed to improving the future of healthcare. Each day here is another opportunity to learn, grow and become better at what you do.

Overview

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Dining Associate to work full-time, 12-hour shifts

(Up to $1,500 Sign On Bonus for qualified candidates)

Work Full-time, 12-hour shifts, from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. including every other weekend.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent; Experience in Lieu of degree/diploma will be accepted
  • Certified Food Handler's Card (as required by local Health Department)
  • Previous Customer Service Experience Preferred

As aPatient Dining Associate, YOU make a big difference in a patient's stay in the hospital.

This position's primary responsibilities are working with patients on food choices and communicating with nurses on potential diet needs. There are a lot of opportunities to grow in this role. If you desire, there are promotional opportunities such as becoming a Cook or a Supervisor.You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients.

Responsible for patient meal service food on assigned units. Communicates patient food issues/concerns and needs to Food & Nutrition Services and interacts with Nursing regarding 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. Certified Food Service Handler's Card (as required by local Health Department.

Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursem*nt, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.

Click here to learn more about our employee benefits! 

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

Click here to learn more about Sentara Norfolk General Hospital!

Keywords: Patient Dining Associate, Patient Dining, Catering, Food Service, Customer Service, Talroo – food service, Monster – food service

Responsibilities

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).

Qualifications

License/Certification

  • Food Handlers Card – Certification – Food Service Certification

Education

  • High School Grad or Equivalent

Experience

  • Customer Service Previous Experience

Skills

  • Communication
  • Service Orientation

Sentara 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.

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