Food Service
About The Position
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital is hiring Patient Dining Associates. Full Time positions available! Food Service Worker and Cook positions also available. The Patient Dining Associate is 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.
Requirements
- Experience may be accepted in lieu of High School Diploma
- No specific certification or licensure requirements
Nice To Haves
- Customer Service - previous 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
- 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
