Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Greene

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, seeks a Corrections Food Service Instructor for SCI Greene. The role focuses on leading inmate workers in daily food service tasks, ensuring safe, sanitary operations and structured vocational learning.

You will supervise, teach, and manage inventories to support consistent meal production while upholding custody requirements. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, typical schedule 11:00 AM–7:00 PM with rotating days off.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in food preparation, production, or service in an institutional setting.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training accepted.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and instruct inmate workers in daily food service tasks at SCI Greene.
• Ensure sanitation, safety standards, and proper equipment use are followed.
• Receive, store, and rotate food and supplies using proper inventory procedures.
• Plan tasks, review performance, and maintain records for inmate workers.
• Maintain custody and control of inmates during assigned duties.

Skills

Food preparation

Inmate supervision

Safety oversight

Training/instruction

Job description

THE POSITION

Turn your culinary expertise into a powerful teaching tool by joining the Department of Corrections (DOC) as a Corrections Food Service Instructor. This role with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene allows you to strengthen food service operations while teaching inmates valuable vocational skills. You will help maintain safe, organized work areas and encourage progress toward established goals. Build a career that combines service, structure, and steady accomplishment—apply today!

THE POSITION

Turn your culinary expertise into a powerful teaching tool by joining the Department of Corrections (DOC) as a Corrections Food Service Instructor. This role with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Greene allows you to strengthen food service operations while teaching inmates valuable vocational skills. You will help maintain safe, organized work areas and encourage progress toward established goals. Build a career that combines service, structure, and steady accomplishment—apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on leading and instructing inmate workers in daily food service tasks at SCI Greene. It requires consistent oversight, secure practices, and methodical planning to support smooth meal production and vocational learning. As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Food Preparation Instruction: Teach inmates how to prepare, produce, bake, and serve meals according to established recipes
• Safety Oversight: Ensure food service areas, equipment, and food meet all sanitation and safety standards
• Supply Management: Receive, store, and rotate food and supplies using proper inventory procedures
• Work Assignment Planning: Plan tasks, review performance, and maintain records for inmate workers
• Custody Maintenance: Maintain care, custody, and control of inmates during assigned work 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 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 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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 Requirement:

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

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
  
  

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.