Food Service Worker- Starter
About The Position
Sentara Health is hiring a full-time Food Service Worker- Starter at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The role supports patient meal service by starting patient trays and keeping the tray assembly line operating efficiently. The Starter receives the appropriate plate from the Server, initiates each tray, and passes it to Dining Associates, who complete the trays and place them in carts for delivery. The Starter maintains a consistent pace so meals are completed and delivered to nursing units within established delivery times. Outside tray-line service, the Starter supports the dishroom by breaking down returned patient trays and preparing them for the Utility team to wash. The position also involves keeping tray-line supplies adequately stocked, including drinks, chips, condiment cups, napkins, and other necessary items. The position is full-time with a rotating shift. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.
Requirements
- Previous experience working in food services is highly preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in food services.
Responsibilities
- Support the patient tray line and keep the meal assembly process running efficiently.
- Initiate each patient tray by receiving the appropriate plate from the Server, then pass the tray to Dining Associates.
- Maintain a consistent pace so trays are completed and delivered to nursing units within established delivery times.
- Support the dishroom by breaking down returned patient trays and preparing them for the Utility team to wash.
- Maintain adequate supplies at the tray line, including drinks, chips, condiment cups, napkins, and other necessary items.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid time off and paid sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency caregiver leave and emergency backup care
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match and 401(a) plans
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities
- Student loan paydown or repayment assistance, including up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Career advancement opportunities
- Work perks
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met
- $1,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
