Cafeteria Supervisor (189 Days)

Dallas Independent School District; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a Cafeteria Supervisor to oversee daily meal preparation and service for students and staff. Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring safety and sanitation, and maintaining compliance with district policies and federal regulations.

The role requires strong English communication and the ability to coordinate food orders and deliveries. A 189-day school calendar applies, with responsibilities spanning menu adherence and accountability records.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to four years of formal job-related training.
• One year of management experience in food service or completion of Dallas ISD Training Program.
• City of Dallas Safety and Sanitation Certification within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise cafeteria operations to provide nutritious meals.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards are followed by staff.
• Adhere to federal, state, and local food service regulations.
• Prepare requisitions for food and supplies according to menus and schedules.
• Supervise staff, train employees, assign tasks, and address complaints.
• Maintain records for program accountability and meals served.

Skills

English communication

Spanish language

Safety & sanitation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Cafeteria Supervisor (189 Days) (RTP20261020-024)

Job Description

Description

Provide students with a well-balanced and nutritious meal

• Manage the preparation and delivery of quality meals for all food through the use of standardized recipes and instructions on the menus to students and staff
• Ensure that high safety and sanitation standards are complied with by staff to ensure the health and safety of both staff and students
• Ensure that food service program meets or exceeds federal, state, local laws and regulations
• Ensure the requirements in the area of meal service accountabilityare adhered to within districtguidelines
• Prepare and submit requisitions for food and supplies according to menus and delivery schedules to meet the daily requirements of the assigned cafeteria
• Resolve internal issues and communicate issues that cannot be handled at local level to central staff
• Requisition small equipment, cleaning supplies and promptly reports needed equipment repairs to central office
• Supervise the work activities of the cafeteria including interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Maintain complete records for program accountability including deliveries, cash receipts and meals served; follow and enforce district and departmental policies and procedures
• Performall other job related duties as assigned by supervisor, principal and all department heads

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or valid equivalent (USA equivalency)
• Two to four years formal job related training
• One year successful management experience in food service or successful completion of the Dallas Independent School District Training Program
• Must have approved City of Dallas Safety and Sanitation Certification within one month of hire
• Demonstrated knowledge of food services rules and regulations to meet federal, state and local guidelines
• Ability to operate and maintain institutional equipment
• Ability to communicate in English by speaking, reading and writing
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus