Food Service Assistant

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is hiring for a food service team member in Detroit, MI. responsibilities include preparing and serving meals, ensuring proper nutrition and dietary accommodations, and delivering excellent service to patients, staff, and visitors.

You will assist with cashier duties, diet office tasks, inventory, and dish room care, while maintaining a sanitary, efficient operation. The role emphasizes customer service, cash handling, and the ability to read, write, and follow instructions;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or 6 months to 1 year of food service or cash handling experience 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 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.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

English literacy

Food service

Education

High School Diploma or GED or 6 months to 1 year of food service or cash handling experience

Job description

Company 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

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.