Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Smithfield

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Huntingdon (Huntingdon County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Food Service Instructor in Huntingdon, PA to lead inmates in food service training, focusing on cooking, baking, and safe kitchen practices. The role supports statewide correctional operations and emphasizes structured routines and meal production.

The position involves supervising inmate workers, ensuring sanitation and safety, and maintaining records. Work hours include overnight shifts; eligibility for full retirement benefits is

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in institutional food preparation, production, or service.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Instruct inmates in food preparation, cooking, baking, and serving per recipes.
• Train inmates on safe equipment use, sanitation, and cleaning.
• Inspect food, equipment, and work areas for safety and sanitation.
• Manage supplies using FIFO and rotate stock.
• Supervise inmate workers and maintain performance records.
• Oversee custody during work assignments.

Skills

Food preparation

Food service

Inmate supervision

Job description

$49,010.00 - $98,728.00 Annually

Huntingdon County, PA

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

N-2026-61742

Department of Corrections

CR SMI Food Svcs

10/28/2026

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

81510

00053357

PSCOA

H1

CO35

00116470

CR SMI Food Svcs

1120 Pike Street

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

16652

Yen Le

THE POSITION

Are you ready to use your food service experience to help others grow while supporting an important statewide mission? As a Corrections Food Service Instructor with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will lead inmates through practical training in cooking, baking, and safe kitchen practices. You will help maintain efficient meal production and a clean, well-run work environment. Apply today to step into a role where every day brings purpose, structure, and meaningful impact!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides instruction and supervision to inmates working in food service operations at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Smithfield. Your work will focus on proper food preparation, safe equipment use, sanitation, and structured work routines. As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Food Instruction: Teach inmates how to prepare, cook, bake, and serve food while following recipes and schedules
• Safety Training: Train inmates in safe equipment use, sanitation practices, and proper cleaning procedures
• Area Inspection: Check food, equipment, and work areas to ensure they meet safety and sanitation standards
• Supply Management: Receive, store, and rotate food and supplies using first-in, first-out procedures
• Work Supervision: Assign tasks, review performance, and maintain records for inmate workers
• Custody Oversight: Maintain care, custody, and control of inmates during all work assignments

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/week
• Work hours are 12:00 AM to 8:00 PM. This position involves rotating days off, and shifts may vary.
• 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.

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.