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Child Nutrition Secretary Job Posting ID: 104 Location(s): CHILD NUTRITION Employment Type: Full Time Job Type: Hourly Posted Date: 04/04/2026 Deadline: Until Filled Pay: $36,700.00 - $52,791.00 Hours per Day: 8:00:00 Summary This position is for the Child Nutrition Secretary for the Hitchcock Independent School District. Child Nutrition Secretary Job Title: Child Nutrition Secretary Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt Reports to: Director of Child Nutrition Date Revised: 03/31/2026 Dept./School: Child Nutrition Primary Purpose: Provide support and clerical services for the Child Nutrition Office, under the direction of the Child Nutrition Director. Manage and organize an efficient work environment. Assist the department to be in compliance with all regulations and procedures required by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the local health authorities, and district policies. Provide outstanding customer service to parents, community, and staff. Assist and support the district's philosophy and mission. Qualifications: Education/Certification: None specified Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to communicate in a calm, professional manner. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of each family's income and benefits Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Computer literate (Microsoft office and Child Nutrition software) Basic Math skills Experience: High School Diploma or GED Three years secretarial experience. Major Responsibilities and Duties: Assists Supervisor in processing Free and Reduced Meal Applications in an accurate and timely manner. Generate purchase orders, obtain invoice, and send to business office for payment in a timely and accurate manner. Manage all incoming receipts, invoices, and statements. Balance Monthly statements against receipts and send to the business office by the first available check run. Maintain and order supplies for warehouse and office as directed. Assists input of grocery orders, and maintains inventories Input and follow up on work orders for repairs (Technology and Operations) Provide assistance to the cafeteria managers daily. Ex: Add on to orders, computer assistance, deposit, delivery issue. Assist parents, staff with questions through phone, email or in person. Provide courteous and prompt response. Attend required trainings Works cooperatively with students, school staff, administrators, and the public to effectively promote and otherwise enhance the Child Nutrition Program. Child Nutrition Secretary Duties will be assigned as needed by Child Nutrition Director Supervisory Responsibilities: None Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching Lifting: Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds) Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.