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FOOD SVC WORKER II

Part-time

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MIPart-time$42–46K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$42–46K/yr
Location
Ann Arbor, MI
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Michigan Medicine seeks a Food Service Worker II to provide meal service to patients and visitors while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards. The role includes assembling, delivering, and retrieving meal trays, communicating with nursing and unit personnel, and using food-service systems and equipment. The position is onsite in Ann Arbor, with a 28-hour standard workweek from Sunday through Wednesday.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceReading InstructionsProblem SolvingEnglish CommunicationTeamworkPhysical StaminaFlexibilityBasic IT EquipmentFood SafetyFood Handling

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDEnglish Proficiency

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

FOOD SVC WORKER II

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How to Apply

A resume is required for consideration for this position. Applications submitted without a resume will not be considered.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components: patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

The leaders and best in food service have an opportunity for a Food Service Worker II to join our team. Food Service Personnel are expected to provide world-class customer service to Michigan Medicine patients, visitors, and their coworkers while maintaining the highest quality standards for food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities*

  • Assemble and deliver meal trays following procedures for: suicide precautions, insulin orders, calorie counts, isolation precautions, special diets, allergy cross-contamination, and recognize the medical implications of procedure non-compliance. Requires continuous standing through shift, repetitive hand motions, and grasping of items on trays.

  • Deliver meal trays following procedures for: The Joint Commission requirement for utilizing two patient identifiers, proper hand hygiene procedures that include standard precautions and following Infection Prevention procedures for wearing protective equipment, as well as service excellence and recovery standards. Operate department-provided iPads and cell phones to facilitate safe delivery and meal tray tracking. Requires continuous walking and pushing heavy carts.

  • Perform tray retrieval using Infection Prevention protocol and universal precautions to reduce the spread of bloodborne pathogens, wearing personal protective equipment, and following proper ergonomic standards.

  • Professionally communicate with Nursing and unit personnel, co-workers and the Manager on Duty.

  • Follow standard recipes for portion control, follow ServSafe food safety procedures, and operate food service equipment safely.

  • Follow serviceware and equipment sanitation standards in accordance with health code regulations, including proper use of chemicals.

  • Utilize the CBORD application Food Management System for food production, Nutrition Services Suite for tray assembly, TrayMonitor module for tray delivery, and Tray Pick-up for tray retrieval.

  • Work in an efficient and organized manner to successfully complete job duties within allotted time.

  • Understand and practice safe food handling procedures.

  • These positions require frequent bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.

Required Qualifications*

  • Must have a high school diploma or GED and a willingness to learn new processes and technologies

  • Read, comprehend, and follow written instructions

  • Critically think and problem-solve independently

  • Communicate effectively and speak, write, and comprehend English

  • Work independently with minimal guidance as well as work well with others as part of a team

  • Perform physical job duties safely, including pulling, standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 35 pounds, walking up to 5 miles per day.

  • Perform excellent customer service with a friendly demeanor

  • Be flexible with work schedules, job tasks, and job changes

  • Maintain appropriate personal hygiene and professional appearance

  • Maintain an excellent attendance record

  • Operate basic IT equipment (ex., iPad, computer)

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

  • Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

  • 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time and for any reason throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Work Schedule

Standard hours: 28

Work days: Sunday-Wednesday

Shift start/end times: 2:30 pm- 10:00 pm

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of five calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the sixth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

284324

Working Title

FOOD SVC WORKER II

Job Title

FOOD SVC WORKER II

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

Patient Food Service AH

Posting Begin/End Date

10/19/2026 - 10/24/2026

Salary

$42,348.80 - $45,905.60

Career Interest

Hospitality

Service/Maintenance (AFSCME Union)

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How this job compares

Set against the 2,328 open Food Service Worker jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$42–46K/yr
  • US median$30–33K/yr27 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $44K, is 44% above the US median midpoint ($31K) — in the middle half of Food Service Worker salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 94 open Food Service Worker jobs in Michigan and 2,328 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
Food Service Worker postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (141 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 244 of the 2,328 open Food Service Worker jobs (10%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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