Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Phoenix

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Food Service Instructor at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix. This role leads inmates in food service operations, delivering hands-on training on safe, efficient food preparation and service.

The position focuses on supervision, process oversight, and adherence to established standards, with a starting salary of $49,010 per year and no telework option. Join a state agency dedicated to public safety and service.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in food preparation, production, or service in an institutional food service operation or equivalent.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Teach inmates proper methods for food preparation, production, and service.
• Maintain safe and sanitary operations including use of tools and equipment, cleaning, maintenance, and storage practices.
• Ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner and according to established recipes.
• Inspect food service areas, equipment, and food to ensure compliance with standards.
• Review census and menu data, adjust recipes, manage supplies, and follow FIFO procedures.
• Plan work assignments, complete performance evaluations, and maintain worker records.

Skills

Food service experience

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Education

Basic training completion in Elizabethtown, PA

Two years of related experience or equivalent training

Job description

THE POSITION

If you are an energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated person with a passion for the food service industry, we have just the job for you!

THE POSITION

If you are an energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated person with a passion for the food service industry, we have just the job for you! The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated person with the required experience to work as a Corrections Food Service Instructor. This role offers the chance to lead and help individuals learn the skills needed to support effective food service operations. Join the DOC in their mission to reduce criminal behavior by providing individualized treatment and education to offenders, resulting in successful community reintegration through accountability and positive change.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position leads inmates who work in food service operations. It focuses on hands-on training, safety, and effective processes and procedures for the preparations of meals. As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Food Service Instruction: Teach inmates proper methods for food preparation, production, and service
• Process Oversight: Maintain safe and sanitary operations including the use of tools and equipment, cleaning, maintenance, and storage practices
• Meal Preparation: Ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner and according to established recipes
• Inspection Duties: Inspect food service areas, equipment, and food to ensure compliance with established standards and requirements
• Inventory Management: Review census and menu data, adjust recipes accordingly, manage supplies, and follow first-in, first-out procedures
• Supervision and Records: Plan work assignments, complete performance evaluations, and maintain worker records

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-hour work week
• Work hours 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 (before taxes).
• 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).

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.