Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Smithfield

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 Smithfield to lead inmates through cooking, baking, and safe kitchen practices, ensuring meal production is efficient and clean.

The role requires instructing in food prep, sanitation, equipment safety, supervising inmate workers, and maintaining records, with a 40-hour week, night shifts, and no telework; starting salary is $49,010 per year for new hires.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Safety training

Inmate supervision

Record keeping

Job description

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. Step into a role where every day brings purpose, structure, and meaningful impact!

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.

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.