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

Examination scheduled for the week of November 16, 2026; certified candidates will receive exam details by email. Civil Service Board Office, 371 West Second Street, Lower Level, Dayton, Ohio 45402.

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, HACCP 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.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school (or G.E.D.) and three years of applicable commercial food service experience.
• Must have or obtain a Level II Sanitation Certification, CPR Certification, and ServeSafe Certification within six months of appointment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Physical ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds; sustain walking and standing on hard, slippery, or uneven surfaces; push, pull, reach, stoop, and/or bend; exhibit manual dexterity; and move quickly and efficiently.
• May be exposed to conditions typical in a food service environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the United States at time of application.
• Open Competitive applicants with honorable military service receive an additional 20% credit if a passing grade is attained; a non-returnable copy of the DD214 or Certificate of Service indicating honorable discharge must be uploaded to the application or presented at the examination.
• Promotional credit requires current employment with Dayton Public Schools, indicated on the application and verified by Human Resources.
• Identical scores on the Promotional list are broken by (1) seniority and (2) random selection.
• Applicants on the Promotional eligible list are considered for appointment before those on the Open Competitive list; identical Open Competitive scores are broken in favor of (1) the candidate who received military credit and (2) random selection.

Notes

• Examination dates and times are subject to change.
• Calculators will be provided for the Civil Service examination.
• Final appointment may be contingent upon 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 other requirements as stated in the Exam Announcement for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.