Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Smithfield

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Smithfield Township (Bradford County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Food Service Instructor to lead inmates through cooking, baking, and safe kitchen practices at SCI Smithfield.

You will supervise and train inmates, manage food safety and sanitation, and ensure efficient meal production in a secure setting with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in food preparation, production, or service in an institutional food service operation; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet CJIS compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach inmates how to prepare, cook, bake, and serve food.
• Train inmates in safe equipment use, sanitation practices, and cleaning procedures.
• Inspect food, equipment, and work areas for safety and sanitation standards.
• Receive, store, and rotate food and supplies using FIFO procedures.
• Supervise inmates, assign tasks, and maintain records.

Skills

Food preparation

Institutional food service

Safety procedures

Job description

Salary

$49,010.00 - $98,728.00 Annually

Location

Huntingdon County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-61742

Job Code

81510

Position Number

00053357

Union

PSCOA

Bargaining Unit

H1

Pay Group

CO35

Bureau / Division Code

00116470

Worksite Address

1120 Pike Street

City

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

16652

Contact Name

Yen Le

Contact Phone

717.705.5614

Contact Email

[e-mail]

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.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

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

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.