What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Associate - Hospitality position at Henry Ford College, MI?
Salary : $15.02 - $17.15 Hourly
Location : Dearborn, MI
Job Type : SSA - Part Time
Job Number : 202500332
Division : Culinary Arts / Hospitality Mgmt
Department : Hospitality Studies
Opening Date : 01 / 10 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Position Description Summary
Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for a part-time 10-month Food Service Associate.
The part-time, 10-month Food Service Associate (FSA) is a member of the Hospitality Department. The food service associate contributes to the teaching and learning process in the hospitality studies labs by carrying out tasks both in front and back of the house. The FSA cleans and organizes the dining and kitchen area, equipment, dishwashing, and tools.
This is a 10-month, 37.5 hours per week position.
Hours : (Benefit-eligible)
Monday : 8 : 00 am - 2 : 30pm
Tuesday : 10 : 00 am - 4 : 00 pm
Wednesday : 11 : 00 am - 4 : 00 pm and 5-9 : 30 pm
Thursdays : 11 : 00 am - 4 : 00 pm and 5 : 00 pm -9 : 30 pm
Fridays : 8 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm
Core Competencies and Qualifications
- Earned high school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in a fast-paced restaurant / deli / pizzeria
- Certified in ServSafe
Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in :
Must be able and willing and able to :
The most successful candidate will have a career that reflects the following competencies :
Building Relationships : Seeks opportunities to make contacts and build relationships, including
through organizational events, social events, external organizations, and professional activities.
Operations Support : Knowledge of procedures to ensure production or delivery of products and
services, including tools and mechanisms for distributing new or enhanced software.
Attention to Detail : Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Agility : Bends, stretches, twists, or reaches out with the body, arms, or legs.
Accountability : Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-
effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts
responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.
Helping : Pitches in to help support when workload is high; minimizes disruptions and helps others
overcome bureaucratic work obstacles; works with leaders in other organizational units to keep work
flowing smoothly.
Interpersonal Skills : Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy,
concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may
include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates
well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to
cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Listening : Receives, attends to, interprets, and responds to verbal messages and other cues such as body language in ways that are appropriate to listeners and situations.
Additional Unique Competencies
Dependability and Reliability - Behaves consistently and predictably; is reliable, responsible and dependable infulfilling obligations; diligently follows through on commitments and consistently meets deadlines.
Problem Solving and Decision-Making - Identify the Problem. Anticipate or recognize the existence of a problem.Identify the nature of the problem by analyzing its component parts and defining critical issues. Locate, obtain, and review information relevant to the problem.
Self-Management -Self-management is the ability to prioritize goals, decide what must be done, and be accountable to complete the necessary actions.- In the future, the need for quality self-management will increase, as more work will be done remotely, requiring leaders and employees to possess this valuable competency.
Customer Experience - Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers including students,staff, and the community. Delivers high-quality services; is committed to continuous improvement.
Innovative Thinking - Develops useful ideas that are new, better, or unique. Introduces new ways of looking at problems
Essential Duties and Responsibilities including but not limited to
Reporting directly to the Associate Dean for Business and Economics, CIS, Cisco, and Cybersecurity, and Culinary Arts Hospitality Management and working collaboratively with the Culinary Arts Hospitality Management faculty, and Lab Technicians the Food Service Associate will :
Additional Information
While we have attempted to capture the core functional responsibilities in the role, this position description is not meant tobe all inclusive. Therefore, performing additional job-related duties not listed above may be required as assigned.
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REWARDS THAT LAST A LIFETIME
Henry Ford College takes great pride in offering a variety of comprehensive and industry-leading programs and resources to support the health and well-being of our team members and their families.
Being an industry leader means giving back to our most valuable asset - our employees.
HFC Offers :
403B and 457B saving and retirement plans with Roth contribution options
Vacation time / PTO
Holidays
Tuition waiver
Comprehensive medical insurance
Employer paid vision and dental
Long / short term disability
Flex spending and health saving accounts
Professional Development opportunities
Do you have experience working in a fast-paced restaurant environment?
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent AND have ServSafe certification?
Are you currently eligible to work in the United States of America?
Required Question
Salary : $15 - $17
