Dietary Clerk

Marshfield Clinic Health System; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

A 401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

A generous time off package

Job summary

Sanford Health in Iron Mountain, MI is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant to assemble and deliver patient trays, assist with meal selections, and maintain cafeteria operations. You will coordinate with the Dietician on menu choices and ensure proper portion control and sanitation.

The role includes cash handling, dishwashing, and supporting cooks with food prep tasks. Regular attendance is required, with shifts starting early and weekends as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to work cooperatively with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Stand, stoop, lift moderate weight, push, and pull.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Basic understanding of computers and ability to operate a computer.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and deliver patient trays according to dietary orders.
• Assist patients with meal selections and coordinate with the dietician.
• Operate cash register and handle payments.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dishes and cafeteria.
• Restock supplies and support special function orders.
• Regular attendance to perform essential functions.
• Maintain ongoing competency to perform role-specific tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Mature judgment

Teamwork

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Job Details

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Iron Mtn

Location: Iron Mountain, MI

Address: 1721 S Stephenson Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts

Job Schedule: Part time

Weekly Hours: 20.00

Salary Range: $16.65 - $21.92

Union Position: Yes

Position Details

Union: AFSCME

Internal Posting Timeline: Thursday, September 17, 2026 - Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 3:00pm

Shift Length: 8 hours

Start Times: 5:00am, 6:30am, 7:00am, 10:30am, or as assigned (including weekend rotation)

Overtime Status: 8+ hours in 1 day or 80+ hours in 2 work weeks

Job Summary

• Accurately assembling patient trays, delivering meals, receives and records dietary orders using Dietary Management System, assists patients with menu selection, cleaning and sanitation of soiled dishes, restocking and servicing cafeteria to include operation of cash register.
• Assisting patients with meal selection using Dietary Management System in coordination with diets as assigned by Dietician: communicate discrepancies & issues to Dietician as applicable.
• Accurately assembles and delivers patient and guest trays according to menu selection as entered into Dietary Management System using proper portion control; picks up tray when patient is finished delivers food and beverage orders to other departments; assists in preparation for and delivery of special function orders.
• Serves meals and maintains proper supplies in the cafeteria.
• Runs cash register, receives, and counts money.
• Operates dish machine, washes dishes including pots, pans, and carts using proper cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Assists cooks by cleaning vegetables, preparing salads, desserts, and performing various other food prep tasks as needed.
• Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work cooperatively and interact with patients, visitors, and employees.
• Make mature judgments.
• Stand stoop, lift moderate weight, push, and pull items.
• Exhibit a high level of customer service skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic nutritional needs.
• Basic understanding of computers & ability to operate a computer on varying levels.
• Customer Service experience preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• A 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• A generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance

For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

EEO Statement

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Drug Free Workplace Policy

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Other Information

Req Number: R-0275186

Job Function: Facilities and General Services

Featured: No