Kitchen Porter – Dynamic Food Service Support

The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, Michigan is hiring Kitchen Porters for the Fall/Winter 2026 season. You will clean kitchen equipment, assist chefs, and support the dish area to help keep the kitchen running smoothly in a busy museum setting.

This is a physical role requiring standing, walking and lifting. A High School Diploma is preferred and applicants should be 18 years or older to join a team that values Welcoming, Curious, Authentic, and Passionate service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to follow instructions and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and empties trash on a regular basis.
• Assists chefs in assigned kitchen projects.
• Cleans, stores and maintains all kitchen pots and pans.
• Operates dish machine; sets up, maintains, and breaks down the dish area and returns equipment to storage.
• Weekly maintenance of fryers, hood vents, and floors for safety.
• Contributes to effective team management of issues and opportunities.
• Acts as a team player and provides expertise within the team and with other teams.

Skills

Follow instructions

Team player

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, Michigan is hiring Kitchen Porters for the Fall/Winter 2026 season. You will clean kitchen equipment, assist chefs, and support the dish area to help keep the kitchen running smoothly in a busy museum setting.

This is a physical role requiring standing, walking and lifting. A High School Diploma is preferred and applicants should be 18 years or older to join a team that values Welcoming, Curious, Authentic, and Passionate service.