Food Service Assistant

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Food Service/Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals to patients, staff, and visitors. The role includes cashier duties, diet office support, and basic inventory tasks within a hospital environment.

The position emphasizes English literacy, ability to follow instructions, and basic computer/data entry skills, with opportunities to contribute to a patient-centered care team at Henry Ford Health.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or six (6) months to one (1) year of previous work experience in a food service or cash handling setting preferred.
• Able to read, write, speak English, and follow oral and written instructions. Personal computer and data entry skills, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to patients, employees, and visitors.
• Perform cashier, diet office, inventory/supply or dish room duties as assigned.
• Support other duties as needed by department leadership.

Skills

English literacy

Cash handling

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction of department leadership, performs a variety of duties related to preparing and serving meals to patients, employees, and visitors; performs cashier, diet
office, inventory/supply or dish room duties and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma, GED, or six (6) months to one (1) year of previous work experience in a food service or cash handling setting preferred.
• Able to read, write, speak English, and follow oral and written instructions. Personal computer and data entry skills, preferred.