Patient Dining Associate

sentara· 104 Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
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📍 Virginia Beach, VAFull time💰 USD 18–27

About this role

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

Rotating

Overview:

Sentara is hiring a Patient Dining Associate for Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, in Virginia Beach.

Up to $1,500 Sign On Bonus offered for qualified candidates!

Overview

Job Profile 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 regard 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.

 

Certification/Licensure

  • None

Experience

  • Prior restaurant/waitress/waiter/server experience preferred

  • Prior food serving/dining service experience preferred

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $18.02 - $26.54 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: 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

•Pet Insurance 
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities.
As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Patient Dining Associate role at sentara?
The listed salary for this Patient Dining Associate position at sentara is USD 18–27. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Patient Dining Associate position at sentara located?
This Patient Dining Associate role at sentara is based in Virginia Beach, VA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Patient Dining Associate role at sentara full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Patient Dining Associate role in the 104 Sentara Princess Anne Hospital department at sentara.
Which team or department does the Patient Dining Associate at sentara belong to?
This Patient Dining Associate position is part of the 104 Sentara Princess Anne Hospital department at sentara. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Patient Dining Associate position at sentara?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to sentara's official application portal hosted on workday where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Patient Dining Associate job at sentara posted?
This Patient Dining Associate position at sentara was posted on Sep 25, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Patient Dining Associate
sentara · 💰 USD 18–27
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