Patient Dining Associate I

Sentara HealthNorfolk, VA
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. Work 12-hour shifts and every other weekend. (12-hour Shifts vary from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) (Up to $1,500 Sign-on Bonus for qualified candidates)

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

  • 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, 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.

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
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