Food Service Assistant

Henry Ford Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Food Service Assistant to join our food service team in Michigan. You will prepare and serve meals for patients, staff, and visitors, while handling cashier duties and assisting with inventory and dietary office tasks.

This role supports dish room operations and must follow safety guidelines to ensure quality service. The position offers a pathway to growth within a patient-centered healthcare environment where teamwork and patient satisfaction are paramount.

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.
• Ability 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 duties, ensuring accurate transactions and excellent customer service.
• Assist in diet office tasks, inventory management, and supply restocking.
• Support dish room operations, maintaining cleanliness and organization.
• Follow oral and written instructions to ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

English literacy

Cash handling

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Data entry software

Job description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Food Service Assistant - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Food Service Assistant

About the Department

Join our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health, serving the vibrant communities of Macomb County. Located near the beautiful Lake St. Clair, our facility is a high-acuity hub that blends suburban comfort with easy access to Detroit. As part of our Food Service department, you¿ll play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of patients, employees, and visitors by providing nutritious and satisfying meals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Role Overview

As a Food Service Assistant, you¿ll be responsible for preparing and serving meals, ensuring a positive dining experience for patients, employees, and visitors. Your work directly supports the health and satisfaction of our community, making a meaningful impact every day.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Prepare and serve meals to patients, employees, and visitors.
• Perform cashier duties, ensuring accurate transactions and excellent customer service.
• Assist in diet office tasks, inventory management, and supply restocking.
• Support dish room operations, maintaining cleanliness and organization.
• Follow oral and written instructions to ensure compliance with food safety standards.

What You Will Need

Required 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.
• Ability to read, write, speak English, and follow oral and written instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Personal computer and data entry skills.

What We Offer

Join a team where your contributions matter, and your growth is supported. Collaborate with passionate professionals, engage in mission-driven work, and access learning opportunities to advance your career in healthcare.