Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Phoenix

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Food Service Instructor at SCI Phoenix to lead hands-on training, ensure safety and sanitation, and oversee meal preparation operations within a correctional setting.

The role involves supervising inmate workers, planning work assignments, and maintaining inventory while upholding security. Requires two years of relevant experience and completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in food preparation, production, or service in an institutional setting or equivalent training.
• Basic training completion in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Background check and CJIS compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Teach inmates proper food preparation, baking, meal production, and timely service.
• Guide inmates in safe use of tools and equipment and sanitary cleaning practices.
• Inspect food, equipment, and work areas; adjust recipes and menus based on census.
• Requisition, receive, and store food and supplies with FIFO compliance.
• Assign inmate tasks and complete performance records.
• Maintain supervision and security during all work activities.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Safety practices

Sanitation

Supervision

Inventory management

Job description

THE POSITION

Become a Corrections Food Service Instructor with the Department of Corrections (DOC) and play a key role in shaping vocational skills. At the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix, you will support inmate learning while contributing to smooth kitchen operations. This position lets you motivate others and build confidence through hands‑on training. Take pride in a job that strengthens the facility and the people within it!

THE POSITION

Become a Corrections Food Service Instructor with the Department of Corrections (DOC) and play a key role in shaping vocational skills. At the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix, you will support inmate learning while contributing to smooth kitchen operations. This position lets you motivate others and build confidence through hands‑on training. Take pride in a job that strengthens the facility and the people within it!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides daily leadership and instruction to inmate workers in food service operations at SCI Phoenix. The role focuses on hands‑on training, safety, sanitation, and supervision to support effective meal preparation and orderly work areas. As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Food Service Training: Teach inmates proper methods for food preparation, baking, meal production, and timely service
• Safety And Sanitation: Guide inmates in the safe use of tools and equipment and reinforce sanitary cleaning and storage practices
• Quality Oversight: Inspect food, equipment, and work areas and adjust recipes and menus based on census and available items
• Inventory Management: Requisition, receive, and store food and supplies while ensuring first in, first out procedures are followed
• Work Assignment Planning: Assign and review inmate job tasks and complete performance evaluations and related records
• Custody And Control: Maintain appropriate supervision and security of inmates during all work activities

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 schedule to 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

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.

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.