NUTRITION SERVICES COOK I

TBD; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulare City Elementary School District is hiring a Nutrition Services Cook I. The role involves assisting with meal preparation using standardized recipes, ensuring safe handling and sanitation, and collaborating with Nutrition Services staff to meet nutritional standards and dietary needs.

The position runs 8 hours per day, 185 days per year, Monday through Friday, with an hourly salary of $23.63–$28.09 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proof of high school graduation or equivalent.
• Two years minimum experience in quantity food service preferred.
• Valid ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent (within six months of employment).
• Valid ServSafe Allergen Awareness Certification or equivalent (within six months of employment).

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing meals using standardized recipes.
• Practice safe food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Work with Nutrition Services staff to meet nutritional standards and dietary needs.
• Maintain a production kitchen and support daily operations.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen teamwork

Safety compliance

Sanitation procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ServSafe Manager Certification

ServSafe Allergen Awareness Certification

Job description

NUTRITION SERVICES COOK I

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Job Details

Job ID: 5940966

Application Deadline: Oct 05, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Tulare City School District is now accepting applications for the position of Nutrition Services Cook I.

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.

This is an 8 hour per day, 185-day per year position, Monday through Friday.

Salary range $23.63 - $28.09 hourly plus applicable fringe benefits (vision, dental, and life insurance).

Requirements:

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.

Nutrition Services Cook I Job Description

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 ourHuman Resourcesoffice.

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
[e-mail]

Title IX Coordinator:
Tara Houston, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
600 N. Cherry * 559.685.7200
[e-mail]

Section 504 Coordinator:
Nicolette Myers, Coordinator (Sped Related Services)
600 N. Cherry * 559.685.7200
[e-mail]

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23.63 to $28.09 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• TCSD Human Resources Department
• Phone: [phone]

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