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Food Services Aide

2/24/2026

The aide performs various duties related to patient food service and the cafeteria, including passing, assembling, and picking up patient trays, preparing cold food, and assisting with special functions. Responsibilities also involve operating the dish machine, cleaning equipment and work areas, and delivering patient carts to floors.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
The Detroit Medical Center’s (DMC) record of service has provided medical excellence throughout the history of the Metropolitan Detroit area. From the founding of Children’s Hospital in 1886, to the creation of the first mechanical heart at Harper Hospital 50 years ago, to our compassion for the underserved, our legacy of caring is unmatched. Our medical experts are nationally recognized and each year, hundreds of DMC doctors are included in the list of America’s Best Doctors™. A reputation for excellence draws patients to world-class programs in oncology, organ transplant, cardiology, women’s services, neurosciences, stroke treatment, optometry, orthopaedics, pediatrics and rehabilitation. We are the leading academically integrated system in metropolitan Detroit and the largest health care provider in southeast Michigan. The DMC has more than 2,000 licensed beds and 3,000 affiliated physicians. Detroit Medical Center facilities employ best practices and conduct business in an atmosphere of respect and professionalism. Our recognition of and attention to diversity in our business operations and healthcare services in unparalleled. Our volunteer efforts in health education and disease prevention represent an ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. The DMC continues to meet the health care needs of a growing community, offering the best in medical research and development, advanced technology and optimum clinical services.
About the Role

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefit Statement
At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
         •    Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
         •    401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
         •    Generous paid time off (PTO)
         •    Career development and continuing education opportunities
         •    Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
         •    Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
         •    Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home                        insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary / Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties for patient food service and cafeteria.  

  • Passes, assembles and picks up patient trays, assists with special functions, prepares foods, cleans and sanitizes assigned equipment and work areas.  
  • Assists in patient tray assembly, prepares late trays and stocks trayline and pantries.  
  • Prepares cold food as assigned for cafeteria and patients.  
  • Delivers patient carts to floor.  
  • Distributes and collects patient trays.  
  • Operates dish machine including washing, unloading and putting away dishes.  
  • Cleans pots and pans.  
  • Cleans and sanitizes work areas as assigned.  
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.  


Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills Required

1. Knowledge of proper sanitary food handling.
2.  Ability to speak and write effectively and understand basic math concepts.
3.  Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
4.  Physical ability to stand, lift, push heavy objects and stand on ladders.  

Facility Description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care. This hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

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The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Key Skills
Food HandlingSanitationCommunicationBasic MathInterpersonal SkillsLiftingPushing Heavy ObjectsStandingOperating Dish Machine
Categories
Food & BeverageHealthcareHospitalityAdministrative
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings PlanEmployer MatchPaid Time OffCareer Development OpportunitiesContinuing Education OpportunitiesHealth Savings AccountsDependent Flexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramPet InsuranceLegal InsuranceAccident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceLong Term CareElder CareChildcareAuto InsuranceHome Insurance
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