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Catering to You Associate

CompanyTenet Healthcare
LocationDetroit
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 8, 2026
About The Company
The Detroit Medical Center’s (DMC) record of service has provided medical excellence throughout the history of the Metropolitan Detroit area. From the founding of Children’s Hospital in 1886, to the creation of the first mechanical heart at Harper Hospital 50 years ago, to our compassion for the underserved, our legacy of caring is unmatched. Our medical experts are nationally recognized and each year, hundreds of DMC doctors are included in the list of America’s Best Doctors™. A reputation for excellence draws patients to world-class programs in oncology, organ transplant, cardiology, women’s services, neurosciences, stroke treatment, optometry, orthopaedics, pediatrics and rehabilitation. We are the leading academically integrated system in metropolitan Detroit and the largest health care provider in southeast Michigan. The DMC has more than 2,000 licensed beds and 3,000 affiliated physicians. Detroit Medical Center facilities employ best practices and conduct business in an atmosphere of respect and professionalism. Our recognition of and attention to diversity in our business operations and healthcare services in unparalleled. Our volunteer efforts in health education and disease prevention represent an ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. The DMC continues to meet the health care needs of a growing community, offering the best in medical research and development, advanced technology and optimum clinical services.
About the Role

Embark on a rewarding career with [DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, 
this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. 

Benefit Statement:

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
•    Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
•    401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
•    Generous paid time off (PTO)
•    Career development and continuing education opportunities
•    Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
•    Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
•    Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs duties related to the preparation, delivery and all aspects of direct meal service to patients, staff and guests. These may include but are not limited to taking inventory and maintaining records, stocking food and supplies, food preparation, setup and service, and transport of food and supplies within or between hospitals, cleaning and sanitizing all equipment and work areas. Prepare, deliver/collect, and review daily patient menus to ensure selections are in accordance with prescribed diet. May prepare and deliver patient formulas. May interact with Nursing to ensure patients diet prescriptions are accurate and patients food needs are met and maintaining patient diet record. Assists Dietitian with monitoring of patients who are NPO, on liquid diets or have calorie count ordered. Exhibits a friendly, caring attitude to patients when introducing the Catering to You program, taking menu selections, delivering trays, inquiring during catering rounds and retrieving trays. 



1. High school diploma or equivalent. 

2. Possesses necessary skills to effectively operate hospital's admission, discharge and transfer system and other computer-based systems, which manage patient-care records. 

3. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute ration and percentages. 

4.Prior hospital food service experience. 

5. Must have thorough knowledge of modified diet restrictions for patient meal preparation and meal services.

Facility Description:

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai-Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai-Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation.

EEO Statement:

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. 

Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Key Skills
Food preparationPatient meal serviceInventory managementSanitizationDietary restrictions knowledgeComputer-based systemsData entryCommunicationCustomer serviceMathematical skillsRecord keepingHospital food service
Categories
HealthcareFood & BeverageCustomer Service & SupportAdministrative
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insurance401(k) retirement savings planPaid time offCareer developmentContinuing education opportunitiesHealth savings accountsFlexible spending accountsEmployee assistance programEmployee discount programPet insuranceLegal insuranceAccident insuranceCritical illness insuranceLong term care insuranceAuto insuranceHome insurance
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The associate is responsible for the preparation, delivery, and service of patient meals while maintaining accurate diet records. They also assist dietitians with monitoring patient dietary needs and ensure all work areas are cleaned and sanitized.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
8184
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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