Cafeteria Supervisor (189 Days)

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Cafeteria Supervisor for 189 days to oversee daily meal service in the district’s cafeterias. You will supervise staff, follow menus and standardized recipes, and ensure safety, sanitation, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 2–4 years of related training, and a City of Dallas Safety and Sanitation Certification within one month of hire. Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide students with a well-balanced and nutritious meal.
• Manage preparation and delivery of quality meals using standardized recipes.
• Ensure high safety and sanitation standards are met by staff.
• Ensure the food service program complies with laws and regulations.
• Prepare and submit requisitions for food and supplies.
• Resolve issues and communicate with central staff when needed.
• Requisition equipment, supplies, and report repairs to central office.
• Supervise cafeteria staff: interview, train, assign, direct, appraise, reward, and discipline.

Skills

English communication

Spanish language (plus)

Team supervision

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-4 years related training

Dallas ISD Training Program completion

City of Dallas Safety & Sanitation Certification

Job description

Job Description - Cafeteria Supervisor (189 Days) (RTP20260805-011)

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