Food Service Worker

Trinity Health•Ann Arbor, MI

15d

About The Position

The Food Service Worker performs a variety of food service tasks, including meal assembly and delivery, dishwashing, and cleaning metal ware. This is a contingent, part-time position available as of 08/13/2026, with a rotating shift. The role supports patient and customer meal service by preparing workstations, assembling trays, delivering meals and supplies, addressing requests, and maintaining clean equipment and kitchen areas. The position requires the ability to read and write English, perform basic math, communicate effectively, and work while standing and walking for extended periods. Duties may involve lifting and pushing up to 50 pounds and exposure to fumes, airborne particles, blood, bodily fluids, and tissues. A high school diploma or GED and three to six months of on-the-job training or previous experience are preferred.

Requirements

Able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Three to six months of on-the-job training or previous experience preferred.
Able to walk and stand for long periods, up to 100% of the workday.
Able to lift and push up to 50 pounds.
Able to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 50% of work time.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with staff, other department personnel, and patients.
Able to work above the head and close to the ground; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing are required.
Potential exposure to fumes, airborne particles, blood, bodily fluids, and tissues.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Three to six months of on-the-job training or previous experience.

Responsibilities

Set up and clean the tray-line assembly area, including food items, silverware, dishes, napkins, salads, desserts, breads, and beverages.
Prepare workstations by stocking food, non-food items, and equipment as needed.
Work at tray-line assembly stations and read tray tickets to provide the correct food items.
Load trays onto delivery carts.
Remove soiled serving trays from patient units and bus patient and customer serving trays.
Operate elevators to deliver and pick up carts at patient care units and outpatient clinics.
Take food service supplies to patient rooms and outpatient clinics as needed.
Deliver meals to patients’ bedsides and assist with needs, concerns, and requests.
Use portable telephones to communicate and help ensure patients’ needs are met.
Operate the mechanical dishwasher, clean equipment and kitchen areas, and unload food from delivery carts.
Clean and sanitize metal ware, including cooking pots, pans, utensils, and serving ware.
Prepare simple foods such as sandwiches and salads when asked.
Maintain records such as tray delivery and pickup schedules.