Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Coal Township

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Sur place; USD 44 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full retirement benefits

Résumé du poste

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Food Service Instructor at SCI Coal Township to teach inmates food preparation, enforce sanitation, and supervise daily operations.

You will lead inmate workers, schedule tasks, and ensure safety and custody during meals. The position offers a starting salary of $49,010 annually with full retirement benefits, 40-hour weeks, and shifts from 4:30 AM–12:30 PM or 12:00 PM–8:00 PM, with no telework.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in food preparation, production, or service in an institutional or large-scale operation.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsabilités

• Lead inmate workers in food preparation according to recipes and standards.
• Inspect sanitation and maintain safe work areas.
• Manage inventory and FIFO of food and supplies.
• Plan work assignments and maintain inmate worker records.
• Ensure custody and safety during operations.

Connaissances

Food preparation

Sanitation

Inventory management

Leadership

Formation

Basic training completion

Description du poste

Are you inspired to guide meaningful work as a Corrections Food Service Instructor with the Department of Corrections? This role allows you to teach inmates valuable skills while supporting safe and efficient food service operations at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township. You help prepare meals, model proper techniques, and create a structured learning environment. Join a team that values leadership, responsibility, and growth.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports safe and efficient food service operations by leading inmate workers and teaching them core food preparation skills. The work ensures that meals are produced correctly while reinforcing safe practices and proper sanitation. As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Food Preparation: Teach inmates how to prepare, produce, and serve meals according to recipes and standards
• Sanitation Oversight: Inspect tools, equipment, and food service areas to ensure cleanliness and safety compliance
• Inventory Control: Receive, store, and track food and supplies while following first-in, first-out procedures
• Work Assignment Planning: Assign tasks, review performance, and maintain records for inmate workers
• Custody and Safety: Maintain care, custody, and control of inmates during food service operations

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours: Shifts include 4:30 AM to 12:30 PM or 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, following a rotating schedule. Your 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.