Cafeteria Supervisor Trainee (189 Days) Various Positions

Job posted: Oct 12, 2026.

About the role

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 successfully completing the training program, passing the Supervisor Trainee exam, and graduating. The role requires completion of 12 weeks of classroom instruction, coursework, and school‑rotation training.

Responsibilities

• Attend Supervisor meetings and demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality.
• In case of emergencies, assume responsibility for the efficient operation of the school kitchen and may be required to replace an absent Cafeteria Supervisor on a short‑ or long‑term basis.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Comply with time‑and‑effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification (if federally funded).

Requirements

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or valid U.S. equivalent.
• One year of recent food service experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Personal vehicle available for job‑related travel at hire and throughout employment.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, percentages, decimals).
• Ability to obtain ServSafe certification with a score of 75 or higher (certification provided via National Restaurant Association Education Foundation).
• Ability to obtain Sanitation Certification from the City of Dallas.
• Ability to travel between work locations on a daily basis when needed.
• Ability to read with understanding and give simple verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate in English (speaking, reading, writing); Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to use technology such as Newton, Edison, Outlook, and FileMaker.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and training.

Knowledge Areas

• Meal production, planning, and scheduling.
• Dallas ISD, federal, and state laws, rules, and regulations related to food services, quantity food preparation, and food merchandising.
• Nutrition, sanitation, operation regulations, requirements, and use and care of institutional equipment and utensils.
• Technology procedures for ordering, receiving, storing, and inventorying food and supplies.
• Health and safety rules and regulations pertaining to food establishments, including