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Cafeteria Supervisor Trainee (189 Days) Various Positions

Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX

Posted Oct 12, 2026

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Job 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 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 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, must assume 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

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 out employment for use on the job

Must posses basic math skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication, percentage and 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

Food & Child Nutrition Services (1222)
1515 AL LIPSCOMB WAY
Dallas , 75215

Perform all other tasks and duties as assign

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