Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Fayette

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; La Belle (PA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Fayette, is seeking a Corrections Food Service Instructor in Fayette County. The role focuses on training inmate workers and overseeing meal operations to support safe, orderly food service and rehabilitation through structured instruction.

Typical schedule is full-time (11:00 AM–7:00 PM) with shifts awarded by bidding and seniority.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach inmates proper food preparation, baking, and production methods.
• Oversee sanitation and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Manage recipes, adjust menus, and reduce waste.
• Requisition, receive, and store food and supplies with FIFO discipline.
• Plan tasks, supervise inmate workers, and maintain custody and control measures.
• Carry out additional food service duties to maintain kitchen operations.

Skills

Food preparation

Job description

Salary

$49,010.00 - $98,728.00 Annually

Location

Fayette County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-61116

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR FYT Fd Srvs

Opening Date

10/21/2026

Closing Date

10/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

81510

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

PSCOA

Bargaining Unit

H1

Pay Group

CO35

Bureau / Division Code

00112870

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Fayette

Worksite Address

50 Overlook Drive

City

LaBelle, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15450

Contact Name

Trisha Pratt

Contact Phone

717.317.5339

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Step into a role that builds strong skills and positive change! As a Corrections Food Service Instructor with the Department of Corrections, you help train inmate workers while ensuring safe and efficient meal production. This job offers steady responsibility, teamwork, and the chance to support rehabilitation through structured instruction. It is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys guiding others and keeping food service operations running smoothly.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on training inmate workers and overseeing food service tasks in a correctional facility to support safe, orderly, and efficient meal operations. As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Food Instruction: Teach inmates proper food preparation, baking, production methods, and safe equipment use
• Sanitation Oversight: Inspect food areas and supplies to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards
• Recipe Management: Review menus, adjust recipes based on census needs, and reuse ingredients to reduce waste
• Inventory Control: Requisition, receive, and store food and supplies while maintaining first-in, first-out procedures
• Work Supervision: Plan tasks, evaluate inmate workers, and maintain appropriate custody and control measures
• Operational Support: Carry out additional food service duties as assigned to maintain effective kitchen 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 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with days off to be determined. Shifts are awarded based on bidding and seniority.
• 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: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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).

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.