NUTRITION SERVICES COOK I

at Tulare City School District Print Application Deadline 10/5/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/28/2026 Contact Human Resources Department 559-687-1535 Number of Openings 2 Salary Pay Range $23.63 - $28.09 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Employer Paid Vision, Dental and Life Insurance Length of Work Year 185 days per year / M-F Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Tulare City School District happily serves over 10,000 preschool through eighth-grade students enrolled at fifteen individual school sites. Our Board of Trustees, administration and staff are committed to the district's common expectation to "raise up caring, creative and confident children." Job Summary Job Summary Tulare City School District is now accepting applications for the position of Nutrition Services Cook I. This is an 8 hour per day, 185-day per year position, Monday through Friday. Under the direction of the Nutrition Services Manager(s) (Kitchen Operations), will assist with various duties involved in preparing while using standardized recipes. Practice safe food handling while adhering to strict safety and sanitation procedures. Work closely with other Nutrition Services staff to ensure that meals meet nutritional standards, align with school policies, and cater to specific dietary needs. Maintain a production kitchen. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications To be considered, applicants MUST possess and attach the following documents. All required materials must be submitted with the application. 1. Proof of high school graduation (H.S. Diploma, high school transcripts, GED, or higher degree). 2. Two years minimum experience in quantity food service preferred. 3. Valid ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent (California Health and Safety Code) food safety certification issued by an authorized agent (Ability to obtain within the first six months of employment and must maintain throughout the course of employment). Valid ServSafe Allergen Awareness Certification or equivalent (California Health and Safety Code) allergen awareness certification issued by an authorized agent (ability to obtain within the first six months of employment and must maintain throughout the course of employment); employment is contingent upon certification. 4. Valid California Driver's license.

Requirements / Qualifications

To be considered, applicants MUST possess and attach the following documents. All required materials must be submitted with the application. 1. Proof of high school graduation (H.S. Diploma, high school transcripts, GED, or higher degree). 2. Two years minimum experience in quantity food service preferred. 3. Valid ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent (California Health and Safety Code) food safety certification issued by an authorized agent (Ability to obtain within the first six months of employment and must maintain throughout the course of employment). Valid ServSafe Allergen Awareness Certification or equivalent (California Health and Safety Code) allergen awareness certification issued by an authorized agent (ability to obtain within the first six months of employment and must maintain throughout the course of employment); employment is contingent upon certification. 4. Valid California Driver's license. Comments and Other Information EOE This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to our personnel office.

This organization is a Drug-, Alcohol- and Tobacco-Free Workplace. For questions or complaints, contact:

Equity Compliance Officer:

Tara Houston, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources 600 N. Cherry

• 559.685.7200 thouston@tcsdk8.org

Title IX Coordinator:

Tara Houston, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources 600 N. Cherry

• 559.685.7200 thouston@tcsdk8.org Section 504

Coordinator:

Nicolette Myers, Coordinator, SPED Related Services 600 N. Cherry

• 559.685.7200 nmyers@tcsdk8.org Comments and Other Information EOE This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to our personnel office.

This organization is a Drug-, Alcohol- and Tobacco-Free Workplace. For questions or complaints, contact:

Equity Compliance Officer:

Tara Houston, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources 600 N. Cherry

• 559.685.7200 thouston@tcsdk8.org

Title IX Coordinator:

Tara Houston, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources 600 N. Cherry

• 559.685.7200 thouston@tcsdk8.org Section 504

Coordinator:

Nicolette Myers, Coordinator, SPED Related Services 600 N. Cherry

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