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

Promotional and Open Competitive Recruitment for Dayton Public Schools. Position open 10/19/2026 – 11/1/2026. Salary: $21.36 per hour. Additional forms: DD214.

Examination Information

Examination week of November 16, 2026. Civil Service Board Office, 371 West Second Street, Lower Level, Dayton, Ohio 45402. Certified candidates will receive an email with specific exam details.

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 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.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Must be able 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.

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 with 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 time of examination.

Promotional Qualifications

Current employment with Dayton Public Schools must be indicated on the application to receive promotional credit. 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 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 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 for their application to be considered for certification and admittance to the examination process.