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Food Service Associate

Sentara
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), 403(b)
United States, Virginia, Williamsburg
Nov 23, 2024
City/State Williamsburg, VA Overview Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Sentara Healthcare is currently recruiting for a Catering Associate in the Food Service department at the Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. This is a full time position with great benefits! Position is located in Williamsburg, VA. Job Requirements: Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Certified Food Service Handler's Card and/or ServSafe Food Handler As a Catering Associate you are responsible for patient meal service food on assigned units. Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. 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 and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve! Job Summary 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. Experience in Lieu of degree/diploma will be accepted. Certified Food Service Handler's Card (as required by local Health Department). Qualifications: HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required) Food Handlers Card - Certification - Food Service Certification Customer Service Skills Communication, Service Orientation Sentara Healthcare 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. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.