Cafeteria Supervisor Trainee: Grow into Kitchen Manager

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Cafeteria Supervisor Trainee (189 Days) to support meal preparation and service for students and staff. This on-the-job training position leads toward becoming a Cafeteria Supervisor within the Food Services Department.

The program covers classroom instruction, school rotations, and on-site duties, with competencies in nutrition, sanitation, safety, and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or valid equivalent (USA equivalency).
• One year recent food service experience preferred.
• Valid Driver License at time of hire.
• Personal vehicle at time of hire and for on-the-job travel.
• Must posses basic math skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication, percentage and decimals.
• Must pass ServSafe with a 75 or higher. Certification through NRAEF.
• Must be able to travel between work locations daily, if needed.
• Obtain Sanitation Certification from the City of Dallas.
• Ability to read with understanding and follow written instructions.
• Ability to communicate in English; Spanish a plus.
• Ability to use technology such as Newton, Edison, Outlook and FileMaker.
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.

Responsibilities

• Complete 12 weeks of classroom instruction, coursework and school rotation training.
• Attend Supervisor meetings and demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality.
• Knowledge of meal production, planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of Dallas ISD, Federal and State laws, rules and regulations related to food services and quantity food preparation.
• Knowledge of nutrition, sanitation, operation regulations and care of equipment and utensils.
• Knowledge of ordering, receiving, storing and inventorying food and supplies.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules and regulations pertaining to food establishments including sanitation.
• In emergencies, assume responsibility for efficient operation of the school kitchen and may replace absent Cafeteria Supervisor.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
• All federally funded incumbents must comply with time and effort reporting requirements.

Skills

Basic math skills

English communication

Supervision

Outlook

FileMaker

Technology literacy

Sanitation certification

ServSafe

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

FileMaker

Newton

Edison

Job description

Job Description - Cafeteria Supervisor Trainee (189 Days) Various Positions (RTP20260928-014)

Job Description

Cafeteria Supervisor Trainee (189 Days) Various Positions - ( RTP20260928-014 )

Description

The Supervisor Trainee plays an important role in meeting the nutritional needs of district students and staff by preparing and serving healthy meals during the school year. This non-tenured position provides on-the-job training for advancement in becoming a Cafeteria Supervisor with the Food Services Department. Tenured status is obtained by 1) successfully completing the training program, 2) taking and passing the Supervisor Trainee exam and 3) successfully graduating.

• Must complete 12 weeks of classroom instruction, coursework and school rotation training
• Attend Supervisor meetings, demonstrate regular attendanceand punctuality
• Knowledge of meal production, planning and scheduling
• Knowledge of Dallas ISD, Federal and State Laws, Rules and Regulations related to food services and quantity food preparation and food merchandising
• Knowledge of nutrition, sanitation, operation regulations and requirements and use and care of institutional equipment and utensils
• Knowledge of technology procedures used in ordering, receiving, storing and inventorying food and supplies
• Knowledge of health and safety rules and regulations pertaining to food establishments including sanitation and maintenance regulations
• In case of emergencies, mustassume responsibility for the efficient operation of the school kitchen and may be required to replace absent Cafeteria Supervisor on either a short or long term basis
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
• All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate

Qualifications

Accredited Senior High School Diploma or valid equivalent (USA equivalency)

• One year recent food service experience preferred
• Valid Driver License at time of hire and throughout employment
• Personal vehicle at time of hire and through outemployment for use on the job
• Must possesbasic math skills; addition, subtraction,multiplication, percentageand decimals
• Must pass ServSafe with a 75 or higher. Will receive Certification through the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation
• Must be able to travel between work locations on a daily basis, if needed
• Obtain Sanitation Certification from the City of Dallas
• Ability to read with understanding, give simple verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate in English by speaking, reading and writing, Spanish is a plus
• Ability to use technology such as Newton, Edison, Outlook and FileMaker
• Principles and practices of supervision and training