Corrections Food Service Instructor: Lead Inmate Kitchen

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Smithfield Township (Bradford County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s State Correctional Institution at Smithfield seeks a Corrections Food Service Instructor to guide inmate workers and develop practical vocational skills in food service. You’ll promote safe meal production and professional growth within a structured setting.

Responsibilities include teaching cooking and serving, maintaining sanitation, overseeing inventory, and supervising inmates while ensuring adherence to safety rules and menus.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in food preparation, production, or service in an institutional or large-scale food operation.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Teach inmates how to prepare, cook, bake, and serve meals following recipes and timelines.
• Ensure sanitation and safety standards across food areas, tools, and equipment.
• Manage food and supply storage, follow FIFO, and adjust recipes based on census and menus.
• Plan and review daily work assignments for inmates and maintain performance records.
• Maintain custody and control of inmate workers during duties.

Skills

Food preparation

Food production

Inmate supervision

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s State Correctional Institution at Smithfield seeks a Corrections Food Service Instructor to guide inmate workers and develop practical vocational skills in food service. You’ll promote safe meal production and professional growth within a structured setting.

Responsibilities include teaching cooking and serving, maintaining sanitation, overseeing inventory, and supervising inmates while ensuring adherence to safety rules and menus.