Patient Dining Associate

Company: Sentara
Location: Hampton
Posted on: May 2, 2025

Job Description:

City/StateHampton, VAWork ShiftRotatingOverview:Sentara Healthcare is currently recruiting for a Full-Time Rotating shift Dining Associatefor the Food Service department at the Sentara Careplex in Hampton, VA.Job Requirements:

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Certified Food Service Handler's CardResponsible 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.Market: Sentara is a Virginia and Southeast North Carolina-based large healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. More than 500 sites of care, including 12 acute care hospitals with a continued employment philosophy!Award-winning: Sentara has eleven Acute Care Facilities across the state of Virginia and one in Northeastern North Carolina; the people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara "Employer of Choice" for over 10 years. U.S. News and Report recognize Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years.Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates!Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. Sentara recognizes our employees by offering:
  • Competitive pay plans
  • Comprehensive health care plans
  • Generous paid annual leave
  • 401a/401k/403b plan
  • Long and short term disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flex spending and life insurance
  • You can expect employee recognition, performance rewards, plus countless services and programs to enhance work/life balance.Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day, join the Sentara Team! keyword: cook, chef, food service, dining associate, dietary, safeserv, food handlers, Talroo-NCP and Entry Level, MonsterBenefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career* 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 metSentara CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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