Food Service Manager (DPS) (Promotional and Open Competitive)

City of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dayton is seeking a qualified candidate to supervise food service operations for students, staff, and visitors, ensuring meals meet department standards and federal guidelines. The role includes managing prep, cooking, service, inventory, and completion of daily reports; training staff and maintaining HACCP and sanitation records.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and 3 years of relevant experience, plus certifications within 6 months. Open competitive process; U.S.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school (or GED) and 3 years of applicable commercial food service experience.
• Must obtain Level II Sanitation, CPR and ServeSafe certifications within 6 months of appointment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the preparation, cooking and serving of all food in accordance with standards and federal guidelines.
• Completes and reviews register reports and cash-related reports, and maintains HACCP logs.
• Trains and cross-trains staff in kitchen, storeroom and service procedures.
• Estimates ingredients, performs monthly inventory checks and submits time/attendance records.

Skills

Food service experience

Staff training

HAACP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Level II Sanitation Certification

CPR Certification

ServeSafe Certification

Job description

Examination Date

REVISED - Week of November 30, 2026 Civil Service Board Office 371 West Second Street, Lower Level Dayton, Ohio 45402

Certified candidates will be sent an email containing specific exam details at a later date.

Responsibilities

Supervises the preparation, cooking and serving of all food and supplies to students, staff and visitors in an attractive, appetizing manner according to department standards and federal guidelines. Completes, reviews and submits register reports and cash deposit/cash-related reports, HAACP information and temperature and refrigeration logs. Trains and cross-trains staff in kitchen, storeroom and service procedures. Estimates ingredients and supplies required to prepare recipes; performs monthly inventory check; verifies and submits time and attendance records for staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.) AND must have 3 years of applicable commercial food service experience.

Special Requirements

Must have or obtain a Level II Sanitation Certification, CPR Certification, and ServeSafe Certification within 6 months of appointment.

Citizenship

Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the United States at time of application.

Military Credit

Open Competitive applicants who have had military service will receive an additional credit of 20% if a passing grade is attained. To obtain credit, a NON-RETURNABLE copy of the DD214 OR Certificate of Service (INDICATING Honorable Discharge) must be UPLOADED to your application or PRESENTED at time of examination.

Promotional Qualifications

Current employment with Dayton Public Schools must be indicated on your application in order to receive promotional credit. Current employment will be verified by Dayton Public Schools Human Resources Department. Identical scores will be broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection method.

Open Competitive Applicants

Applicants appearing on the Promotional eligible list shall be considered for appointment prior to those on the Open Competitive list. Identical exam scores will be broken in favor of: (1) the candidate who received military credit and (2) random selection method.

Notes

Examination dates and times are subject to change. Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination. Final appointment may be contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination, drug screen and/or police background investigation and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity. Applicants are responsible for providing all necessary employment dates, experience, training, or any other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement, in order for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.