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

The Henry Ford • Dearborn, MI • 5h ago

The Henry Ford is a nonprofit organization, an internationally recognized cultural destination, and a one-of-a-kind workplace. The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation. Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future. Our team is inspired daily by one another as well as the authentic stories of innovation that we share across our four venues. We want you to be part of this legacy and take it forward and that aligns with our core values of being Curious, Authentic, and Passionate.?

We are currently hiring for multiple Food Service Associate roles at Plum Market; our signature dining experience located inside the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. As a member of our Food & Beverage team, you will support daily food service operations by providing prompt, courteous, and professional service while delivering an outstanding guest experience. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in hospitality without the late nights typically associated with restaurant roles. Serving as an ambassador for The Henry Ford brand, you will communicate menu knowledge effectively, utilize positive sales techniques, and interact professionally with guests and team members while upholding the highest standards of customer service, food safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence in a collaborative team environment.

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

Please note that this job description is subject to modifications at any time to meet the evolving requirements of our institution.

Respect, inclusion, and opportunity for people of all backgrounds will attract the best ideas to THF and help us shape a more vibrant future. By honoring and celebrating people's diversity, THF can bring new creativity, effectiveness, and leadership to our work and community. Achieving diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility is a continuous process, which, we believe, will contribute to a sustainable and inclusive world. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify with or belong to marginalized communities.

It is the policy of The Henry Ford to prohibit discrimination in any employment, donor or volunteering opportunity including but not limited to based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This Policy applies to all of our employees, donors and volunteers to ensure that they are treated without discrimination.

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