Food Service Assistant

Henry Ford Health; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support patient, employee, and visitor meals. You'll work with the department leadership to ensure timely, accurate service and maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

Your day includes preparing and serving meals, handling cashier duties, coordinating dietary needs, managing inventory, and keeping the dish room clean and efficient. A positive attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; 6 months to 1 year in food service or cash handling is a plus.
• Must read, write, speak English and follow instructions.
• Experience with dishwasher work or in assisted living, waitress, or cashiering is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Master the cashier station and handle transactions accurately.
• Assist with dietary needs and special meal requests.
• Maintain inventory and ensure supplies are stocked.
• Keep the dish room clean and efficient; support team as needed.

Skills

Cash handling

Food service

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Cash register

POS system

Data entry

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:

Ready to be the backbone of our food service operation? As a Food Service Assistant, you'll work alongside our department leadership team to keep our patients, employees, and visitors well-fed and happy! You'll wear multiple hats from whipping up delicious meals to managing the cash register, coordinating dietary needs, keeping our inventory in check, and ensuring our dish room runs like a well‑oiled machine. Every day brings variety, purpose, and the satisfaction of knowing you're making someone's day better, one meal at a time.

Your Day-to-Day Impact:

• Prepare and serve meals that nourish and delight our patients, employees, and visitors
• Master the cashier station and handle transactions with accuracy and a smile
• Support our diet office by managing dietary requirements and special meal requests
• Keep our inventory and supplies organized and well‑stocked so we never miss a beat
• Lead the charge in the dish room to maintain cleanliness and efficiency
• Jump in on additional tasks as needed to support the team's success

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.
• Experience as a dishwasher or experience working in an assisted living facility, waitress, and cashiering strongly preferred.