Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Dallas

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, seeks a Corrections Food Service Instructor for State Correctional Institute Dallas. You will lead hands-on food service training and provide vocational instruction to inmates to develop workplace skills.

You will oversee inmate workers, ensure meals meet recipes and safety standards, manage inventory, and document performance while maintaining custody and control.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in institutional food service or equivalent large-scale operation.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• CJIS background check and compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on food preparation instruction and supervision.
• Oversee inmate workers and ensure meals meet recipes and schedule.
• Maintain safety and sanitation in work areas and equipment.
• Manage inventory, recipes, and FIFO storage.
• Plan assignments and assess inmate performance.

Skills

Food service ops

Inmate supervision

Safety standards

Inventory control

Job description

The Department of Corrections at State Correctional Institute (SCI) Dallas is looking for a dedicated Corrections Food Service Instructor who is ready to lead by example. This position combines hands-on food service work with meaningful instruction that helps inmates develop workplace skills. Your leadership, guidance, and commitment to safety help create a productive work environment. Join a team that values training, accountability, and professional growth.

The Corrections Food Service Instructor oversees inmate workers in food service operations and provides practical vocational instruction in a correctional setting. The role supports safe, efficient meal production while maintaining established food service standards and inmate accountability. As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Food Service Training: Provide hands‑on instruction in food preparation, meal production, baking, equipment use, and food service procedures
• Meal Preparation Oversight: Ensure meals are prepared according to recipes and served accurately and on schedule
• Safety And Sanitation: Inspect work areas, food products, and equipment to maintain safety and sanitation standards
• Inventory Management: Review menu and census information, adjust recipes, receive supplies, and follow first-in, first-out storage practices
• Inmate Work Supervision: Plan work assignments, evaluate inmate performance, maintain records, and oversee daily work activities
• Custody And Control: Maintain care, custody, and control of inmates during assigned food service operations

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 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM, with rotating days off
• 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 within 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.