Cafeteria Supervisor (189 Days) 2025-2026 School Year

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Cafeteria Supervisor to ensure students receive nutritious meals while maintaining high safety and sanitation standards. This role involves managing meal preparation, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong management skills and knowledge of food service regulations. Join a dedicated team that values health and nutrition, and help create a positive dining experience for students in a supportive environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the community while working in an educational setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-4 years of formal job-related training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage meal preparation and delivery for students and staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
• Supervise cafeteria staff and maintain program accountability.

Skills

Management experience in food service

Knowledge of food services rules and regulations

Ability to communicate in English

Ability to communicate in Spanish

Education

Senior High School Diploma or equivalent

Formal job-related training (2-4 years)

Tools

Institutional kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Description - Cafeteria Supervisor (189 Days) (RTP20250114-013)

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 accountability are adhered to within district guidelines.
• 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 report 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.
• Perform all 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.

Additional Information

Selected individuals for Dallas Independent School District positions will be placed according to compensation guidelines. A campus-based employee may not assume a new position for which he/she was selected based upon the posting process until the end of the current semester, unless approved by the chief officer – Human Capital Management.

A security check and disclosure of family relationship information is required for all positions.

No telephone calls please.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/H

The Dallas Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. The district is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, as well as board policy not to discriminate in such a manner (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).