Dietary Clerk

Position Details

• Union: AFSCME
• Internal Posting Timeline: Friday, July 17, 2026 - Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026 at 9:00am
• Shift Length: 8 hours
• Start Times: 5:00am, 6:30am, 10:30am, or as assigned (including weekend rotation)
• Part-Time FTE Range: 0.5 – 0.99
• 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, receiving and recording dietary orders using Dietary Management System, assisting patients 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.

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.

About the Role

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: Full time Weekly Hours: 30.00 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!