Patient Dining Associate

City/State: Virginia Beach, VA Work Shift: Rotating 12‑hour shifts, rotating weekends. Salary bonus: Up to $1,500 Sign‑on Bonus for qualified candidates. 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 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. Qualifications Experience in lieu of degree/diploma accepted. Certified Food Service Handler's Card (as required by local Health Department) – required in the following facilities: SNGH, SLH, SOH, SCH and SWRMC. High School Grad or Equivalent (Preferred). Certification/Licensure Food Handlers Card – required by local Health Department. Previous Customer Service Experience (Preferred). 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 Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr 101 Sentara Hospitals