Food Service Assistant
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Henry Ford Health
West Bloomfield, MI, US
Summary
The Food Service Assistant is responsible for preparing and serving meals to patients, employees, and visitors while maintaining a clean and organized environment. They also handle cashier duties, manage inventory, and assist in the diet office or dish room as required.
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 Worker - Henry Ford Health
Job Title
Food Service Assistant
About the Department
Join the Nutrition Services team at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, a unique healthcare environment set on 80 tranquil acres in one of Oakland County¿s most desirable communities. Our hospital blends clinical excellence with a wellness-first approach, featuring amenities like ponds, a greenhouse, walking trails, and a demonstration kitchen. Here, you¿ll be part of a team dedicated to nourishing patients, employees, and visitors in a setting designed to heal both body and spirit.
Role Overview
As a Food Service Worker, you'll play a vital role in preparing and serving meals to patients, employees, and visitors. Your work ensures that everyone receives nutritious and satisfying meals, contributing to their overall well-being. You'll also support the team by performing cashier duties, managing inventory, and assisting in the diet office or dish room, making you an essential part of our hospitals daily operations.
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 with care and attention to detail.
- Handle cashier duties, ensuring accurate transactions and excellent customer service.
- Assist in the diet office, inventory management, or dish room as needed.
- Follow oral and written instructions to maintain high standards of food service and safety.
- Support the team in maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Qualifications
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
- Experience as a dishwasher or experience working in an assisted living facility, waitress, and cashiering strongly preferred.
What We Offer
At Henry Ford Health, you'll find opportunities for career growth, collaboration with dedicated professionals, and the chance to contribute to mission-driven work. We foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, empowering you to make a meaningful impact every day.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team that's transforming healthcare.
*Job seekers: please be aware of fraudulent job postings and phishing scams via LinkedIn. Henry Ford Health only contacts applicants through our human resources department and via a corporate email address. Here are some tips to be aware of: http://ow.ly/Kc0o50EKory
Serving communities across Michigan and beyond, Henry Ford Health is committed to partnering with patients & members along their entire health journey. Henry Ford Health provides 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 & other healthcare retail. It is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, recognized for clinical excellence in cancer care, cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, and multi-organ transplants. Consistently ranked among the top five NIH-funded institutions in Michigan, Henry Ford Health engages in thousands of research projects annually. Equally committed to educating the next generation of health professionals, Henry Ford Health trains more than 4,000 medical students, residents and fellows every year across 50+ accredited programs. With more than 50,000 valued team members, Henry Ford Health is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. President and CEO Bob Riney leads the health system and serves a growing number of customers across more than 550 sites across Michigan. That includes: 13 acute care hospitals; 3 behavioral health facilities including two world-class addiction treatment centers; a state-of-the-art orthopedics and sports medicine facility; multiple cancer care destinations including the Brigitte Harris Cancer Pavilion, Henry Ford Health’s premier location in Detroit; & more options than ever for primary care for patients and families across the region.
Founded
1915
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Detroit, MI
*Job seekers: please be aware of fraudulent job postings and phishing scams via LinkedIn. Henry Ford Health only contacts applicants through our human resources department and via a corporate email address. Here are some tips to be aware of: http://ow.ly/Kc0o50EKory
Serving communities across Michigan and beyond, Henry Ford Health is committed to partnering with patients & members along their entire health journey. Henry Ford Health provides 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 & other healthcare retail. It is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, recognized for clinical excellence in cancer care, cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, and multi-organ transplants. Consistently ranked among the top five NIH-funded institutions in Michigan, Henry Ford Health engages in thousands of research projects annually. Equally committed to educating the next generation of health professionals, Henry Ford Health trains more than 4,000 medical students, residents and fellows every year across 50+ accredited programs. With more than 50,000 valued team members, Henry Ford Health is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. President and CEO Bob Riney leads the health system and serves a growing number of customers across more than 550 sites across Michigan. That includes: 13 acute care hospitals; 3 behavioral health facilities including two world-class addiction treatment centers; a state-of-the-art orthopedics and sports medicine facility; multiple cancer care destinations including the Brigitte Harris Cancer Pavilion, Henry Ford Health’s premier location in Detroit; & more options than ever for primary care for patients and families across the region.
Founded
1915
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Detroit, MI
