Cafeteria Supervisor (189 Days)

Dallas Independent School District • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The position involves providing students with a well-balanced and nutritious meal while managing 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. The role requires ensuring that high safety and sanitation standards are complied with by staff to ensure the health and safety of both staff and students. Additionally, the food service program must meet or exceed federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and the requirements in the area of meal service accountability must be adhered to within district guidelines. The individual will prepare and submit requisitions for food and supplies according to menus and delivery schedules to meet the daily requirements of the assigned cafeteria. Resolving internal issues and communicating issues that cannot be handled at the local level to central staff is also part of the responsibilities. The position includes requisitioning small equipment, cleaning supplies, and promptly reporting needed equipment repairs to the central office. Supervision of the work activities of the cafeteria is required, including interviewing and training employees, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems. Maintaining complete records for program accountability, including deliveries, cash receipts, and meals served, while following and enforcing district and departmental policies and procedures is essential. The individual will also perform all other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor, principal, and all department heads.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• 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 the food service program meets or exceeds federal, state, and 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 the local level to central staff
• Requisition small equipment, cleaning supplies, and promptly report needed equipment repairs to the 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED