Dietary Clerk - Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Union AFSCME

Job summary

Sanford Health in Iron Mountain, MI is seeking a part-time Dietary Clerk to join the Marsh Med Ctr Iron Mtn Food Services team. You will assemble patient trays, deliver meals, and use the Dietary Management System in coordination with dietitians.

The role requires good customer service, basic computer skills, and the ability to work with patients and staff. Shift options include early mornings with weekend rotation; union benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of computers and ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to work cooperatively with patients, visitors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assembles patient trays and delivers meals.
• Receives and records dietary orders using Dietary Management System.
• Assists patients with menu selection and dietician coordination.
• Operates cash register and handles monetary transactions.
• Maintains sanitation and cleans dishes and cafeteria areas.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Dietary Management System

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.

Careers With Purpose

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.

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

Department Details

Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson is seeking a motivated, personable Dietary Clerk to join our Food Services team. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities to learn and develop, and a comprehensive benefits package.

If you are looking for meaningful work that directly supports healing and patient care, we’d love to connect with you!

Position Details

Union: AFSCME

Internal Posting Timeline: Monday, August 3, 2026 - Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 10:30am

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

The Dietary Clerk is responsible for accurately assembling patient trays, delivering meals, receives and records dietary orders using Dietary Management System, assists patient with menu selection, cleaning and sanitation of soiled dishes, restocking and servicing cafeteria to include operation of cash register. Responsibilities include 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 judgements. 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

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

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].

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.

Req Number: R-0269724

Job Function: Facilities and General Services

Featured: No