Patient Dining Associate

Sentara Health • Norfolk, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Leigh Hospital is hiring a Patient Dining Associate in the Food Services Department. This is a full-time, rotating shift position located in Norfolk, VA. The role involves working 12-hour shifts and every other weekend. A sign-on bonus of up to $1,500 is available for qualified candidates. The associate will be responsible for patient meal service food on assigned units, communicating patient food issues/concerns and needs to Food & Nutrition Services, and interacting with Nursing regarding patient nutrition needs or requirements. They will also assist the dietitian with monitoring patients on NPO, clear liquid, and full liquid diets, and record food intake for patients on intake analysis. The role requires accurate and effective response to changes to ensure efficient timing of services and accuracy of physician's ordered modified diets. Familiarity with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets is essential for optimal patient care and satisfaction. The associate will be responsible for patient satisfaction on assigned units.

Requirements

• Certified Food Service Handler's Card (as required by local Health Department).
• Experience in Lieu of degree/diploma will be accepted (Required)
• Food Handlers Card - Certification - Food Service Certification as required by local Health Department. (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Education High School Grad or Equivalent (Preferred)
• Previous Customer Service Experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient meal service food on assigned units.
• Communicates patient food issues/concerns and needs to Food & Nutrition Services.
• 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.
• Ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction by being familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets.
• Responsible for patient satisfaction on assigned units.

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 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED