Patient Dining Associate
About The Position
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Patient Dining Associate for the Food Service Department Shift - Full-time, Rotating Shift - Work Full-time, 12-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., including every other weekend. ( Up to $1,500 Sign-on Bonus for qualified candidates) 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 dietitians 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).
Requirements
- High School Grad or Equivalent / Experience in Lieu of degree/diploma will be accepted.
- Food Handlers Card - Certification - Food Service Certification Required
Nice To Haves
- Previous Customer Service Experience Preferred
- Food 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 regarding patient nutrition needs or requirements.
- Assist dietitians 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
