Food Service Assistant

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a food service team member to nourish patients, staff, and visitors. You will prepare and serve meals, uphold food safety standards, and provide courteous customer service in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The role involves supporting cashier operations, managing diet requests, and collaborating with team members to maintain a clean and efficient work environment. Prior experience in food service and basic English literacy are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; 6–12 months in food service or cash handling preferred.
• Able to read, write and speak English; follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals with care and attention to detail, ensuring proper nutrition.
• Deliver customer service to patients, employees, and visitors in a welcoming, professional manner.
• Support cashier operations with accurate, efficient transactions.
• Manage diet office duties by coordinating meal requests and dietary requirements.
• Maintain organized inventory and supply systems for smooth daily operations.
• Perform dish room duties including washing, sanitizing, and organizing equipment.
• Collaborate with team to maintain a clean, efficient, and positive work environment.
• Complete additional duties as assigned to support departmental goals.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

6–12 months food service or cash handling experience

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:

Join our food service team and play a vital role in nourishing our patients, employees, and visitors! Working under the direction of department leadership, you'll be at the heart of our healthcare operation—preparing and serving quality meals while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and customer service. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference every single day.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and serve meals with care and attention to detail, ensuring patients receive proper nutrition and dietary accommodations
• Deliver exceptional customer service to patients, employees, and visitors while maintaining a welcoming and professional demeanor
• Support cashier operations by processing transactions accurately and efficiently
• Manage diet office duties, including coordinating meal requests and dietary requirements
• Maintain organized inventory and supply systems to ensure smooth daily operations
• Perform dish room responsibilities, including washing, sanitizing, and organizing equipment to meet health and safety standards
• Collaborate with team members to support a clean, efficient, and positive work environment
• Complete additional duties as assigned to support departmental goals

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.