Food Service Associate - Plum Market - 2026 (part time)

Role Responsibilities

• Serves food in a variety of daily food services operations
• Performs opening and closing tasks as assigned
• Handles cash accurately and efficiently
• Possesses knowledge of menu description and can effectively communicate them with guests
• Ensures an outstanding guest experience
• Interacts and communicates with guests and co-workers in a professional and friendly manner
• Possesses knowledge of sales techniques
• Assumes responsibility for cleanliness of assigned areas in keeping with the Health & Sanitation guidelines
• Handles and stores all equipment properly and with care
• Performs other activities as necessary
• Acts as a team player, providing expertise within the team and with other team members as appropriate
• Adheres to The Henry Ford and the Food service department rules and policies at all times

Qualifications

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age
• Weekday, weekend, evening and holiday availability
• Requires some high school or equivalent experience
• Must be customer service focused with a hospitable demeanor

Special Skills

• Should be enthusiastic and possess good communication and oral skills
• Self-starter with knowledge of suggestive selling techniques
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team

Physical Requirements/Qualifications

• Must be able to work outdoors throughout all seasons, including exposure to both sunny and adverse weather conditions as required
• Duties may involve working in non-air-conditioned environments
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
• Must be able to lift, carry, and push items occasionally, up to 25 lbs
• Duties may involve working in non-air-conditioned environments and in proximity to coal and wood smoke
• Must demonstrate strong mental focus, including observation, analysis, interpretation, decision-making, and multi-tasking abilities
• Must be able to work efficiently under pressure and around large crowds while providing excellent guest service