Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Chester

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Food Service Instructor to guide inmate workers, develop vocational skills, and oversee safe, sanitary meal preparation at SCI Chester.

The role emphasizes teaching and leadership, building productive daily routines, and ensuring compliance with food service standards while supporting operations across the facility.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in food preparation, production, or service of a variety of complete meal menus in an institutional food service operation, food catering service, restaurant, or in a similar large-scale food production operation.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead inmate workers in food service operations.
• Maintain effective, safe, and sanitary food preparation within the facility.
• Support development of vocational skills and daily food service activities.

Skills

Food preparation

Institutional food service

Leadership

Education

Basic training in Elizabethtown, PA

Job description

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a motivated Corrections Food Service Instructor who thrives in a teaching and leadership environment. This position gives you the chance to guide inmate workers, help build meaningful vocational skills, and strengthen daily operations. The fast pace keeps you energized and focused as you shape reliable, productive routines. Step into this important role at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Chester and make a powerful impact every day.

This position leads inmate workers in food service operations and helps maintain effective, safe, and sanitary food preparation within the facility. It plays a key role in developing vocational skills and supporting daily food service activities. As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with rotating days off. Your work schedule will be determined.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $49,010.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience in food preparation, production, or service of a variety of complete meal menus in an institutional food service operation, food catering service, restaurant, or in a similar large-scale food production operation; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.