Cafeteria Supervisor (189 Days) 2025-2026 School Year

Dallas Independent School District

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 33,408 - 40,832

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Dallas Independent School District is hiring a Cafeteria Supervisor for the 2025-2026 school year. This full-time role involves overseeing meal preparation and safety compliance, managing cafeteria staff, and ensuring quality meals for students. Candidates must have a high school diploma and food service management experience.

Qualifications

Must have City of Dallas Safety and Sanitation Certification within one month of hire
Demonstrated knowledge of food services rules and regulations
Ability to operate and maintain institutional equipment

Responsibilities

Manage preparation and delivery of meals, ensure safety standards
Supervise cafeteria staff, including training and performance management
Maintain accountability records for meals served and cash receipts

Skills

Knowledge of food services rules

Safety and sanitation standards

Communication in English

Communication in Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or valid equivalent

Two to four years formal job-related training

One year successful management experience in food service

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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 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
Perform all other job related duties as assigned by supervisor, principal and all department heads

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 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
Perform all other job related duties as assigned by supervisor, principal and all department heads

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

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).

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

Work Locations

John Lewis Social Justice Academy At Oliver Wendell Holmes

Job

Cafeteria Supervisor-Middle School

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Shift

Minimum Salary

37,120.00

Job Posting

Jul 16, 2025

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