Visalia Unified School District

Welcome to Visalia Unified School District!

We believe and are committed to all students achieving at high levels and demonstrating continuous growth.

Established in 1885, Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) is the oldest school district in Tulare County.

Our services span 36.3 square miles with a population base of over 140,000. Our unified schools include 27 elementary schools, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, a continuation high school, an adult school, a charter independent study school, a K-8 charter home school, a charter technical early college high school, and a preschool.

Visalia Unified also operates a Family & Community Resource Center that provides wraparound services like transportation, language translation, and much more center. In addition to a traditional curriculum, students have access to dual enrollment opportunities with community colleges, dual immersion in Spanish and English curriculum programs, after school learning opportunities. Over 32,000 students, pre-k to adult, access education through our Visalia Unified School District.

Interesting facts:

  • Over 4,000 certificated and classified staff.
  • 94% of all HS students are enrolled in three or more college prep. courses.
  • Our buses drive over 1,000,000 miles each year.
  • Our custodial crews clean 2,999,507 square ft. daily.
  • We serve over four million meals each year.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
Jul 23, 2026
Full time
$18.75 - $23.94 hourly
Visalia Unified School District Visalia, CA
Under the supervision of the Nutritional Services Director, and/or designee, preparation and service of hot and cold  menu items to students and staff; cooking and baking various food items.  Typical Duties:  1. Prepare the main entrees, vegetables, salads, salad dressing, breads and desserts, utilizing recipes and  menus prepared by the NSD director;   2. Determine appropriate quantities of needed ingredients and the time required for preparation;   3. Request supplies as needed;  4. Maintain food quality standards including appearance and nutritional standards;  5. Receive, inspect, wrap, and store food supplies and materials;  6. Serve and sell food to students and adults;  7. Assist in inventory control;  8. May operate a serving site; Maintain the kitchen, serving and dining areas in a neat, clean, safe and sanitary  condition;  9. Operate standard food service equipment such as, warming cabinets, can opener,...