Lunch Secretary, High School

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and organized individual to join our high school as a Lunch Secretary. This full-time position plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the lunch program, facilitating communication between students, staff, and parents, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to fostering a positive school environment.

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The Lunch Secretary, High School provides clerical and administrative support for the school lunch program and school office. This position maintains meal account records, processes financial transactions, assists students and families, and supports daily cafeteria and office operations. 

Lunch Secretary, High School

• Assist parents and guardians with meal applications, payments, and account inquiries.
• Scan student lunch cards during meal service operations.
• Collect payments for breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• Compile and prepare reports related to meal service and financial transactions.
• Coordinate daily lunch program activities including reconciliation of funds and participation records.
• Maintain manual and electronic records including receipts, balances, and meal counts.
• Oversee the lunch card system and ensure students have functioning cards.
• Process documents and distribute materials related to lunch services.
• Participate in department meetings and training sessions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Operating office equipment and POS systems
• Maintaining accurate financial and administrative records
• Managing multiple clerical tasks simultaneously

Knowledge

• Business telephone etiquette
• Basic math and financial recordkeeping procedures
• Office documentation and reporting practices

Abilities

• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and student information
• Work effectively under frequent interruptions
• Collaborate with school staff and administrators

Responsibility

Works under limited supervision using established procedures while supporting lunch program operations and administrative tasks.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in an office or cafeteria environment.

Experience

Job-related experience required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

None specified.

Certificates and Licenses

CPR / First Aid Certificate

Continuing Education / Training

District required training annually
Maintains certificates and/or licenses

Clearances

Mandated Reporter Training
Criminal Background / Fingerprinting Check

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the assigned supervisor.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt