Patient Dining Associate

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📍 Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalFull time💰 USD 18–27

About this role

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

Rotating

Overview:

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Rotating Shift, Patient Dining Associate.


Work Full-time, Rotating 12-hour shifts, and rotating weekends. 


(Up to $1,500 Sign-on Bonus for qualified candidates)


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.


Education

  • High School Grad or Equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

  • Previous customer service experience

Keywords: Patient Dining Associate, Catering, Food Service, Server, virginia beach, hospital, cafeteria

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, 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 Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.

As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.

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 Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. 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 101 Sentara Hospitals 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 101 Sentara Hospitals 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?
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When was the Patient Dining Associate job at sentara posted?
This Patient Dining Associate position at sentara was posted on Oct 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Patient Dining Associate
sentara · 💰 USD 18–27
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