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 position works a rotating shift and supports patient meal service by helping the tray-line assembly process run efficiently. The Starter initiates each patient tray, receives the appropriate plate from the Server, and passes the tray to Dining Associates to finish and load into delivery carts. The role requires maintaining a consistent pace so trays are completed and delivered to nursing units within established delivery times. The Food Service Worker also supports the dishroom throughout the day by breaking down returned patient trays and preparing them for the Utility team to wash. The role includes keeping tray-line supplies stocked, such as drinks, chips, condiment cups, napkins, and other items needed for meal service. Previous food-service experience is highly preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in food services is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the patient tray line and help keep meal assembly efficient.
- Maintain a consistent pace during meal service so trays are completed and delivered to nursing units within established delivery times.
- Initiate each patient tray, receive the appropriate plate from the Server, and pass the tray to Dining Associates.
- Break down returned patient trays in the dishroom and prepare them for the Utility team to wash.
- Maintain adequate tray-line supplies, including drinks, chips, condiment cups, and napkins.
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
- Tuition assistance and educational opportunities
- Student loan repayment and student debt paydown programs
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match and 401(a) plans
- Life and disability insurance
- Critical illness plans
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Career advancement opportunities
- Work perks
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to eligibility criteria
- Sign-on bonus of $1,000 for qualified candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
