Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Somerset

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Somerset Township (PA); Presencial; USD 44 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a dedicated Corrections Food Service Instructor for the SCI Somerset facility to lead inmates in safe food preparation, production, and baking while teaching kitchen procedures and maintaining custody requirements.

This full-time role carries 40 hours per week with shifts from 4:00 AM–12:00 PM or 11:00 AM–7:00 PM. Eligible for retirement benefits and non-telework, with a starting salary of $49,010 per year.

Qualificações

• Two years of experience in food preparation, production, or service in an institutional setting.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsabilidades

• Teach inmates food preparation, production, service, and baking according to established methods.
• Guide inmates in the safe use of tools, equipment, and cleaning practices.
• Inspect food service areas and adjust recipes based on census and menu data.
• Requisition, receive, store, and rotate food and supplies using proper procedures.
• Plan work assignments and evaluate inmate worker performance while maintaining custody and control.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Step into a meaningful role as a Corrections Food Service Instructor with the Department of Corrections! This position gives you the chance to guide others while helping maintain safe and efficient food service operations. Your leadership supports both daily routines and long-term growth for inmates learning valuable skills at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset. Join an agency that values structure, purpose, and positive change!

This position plays a key role in food service operations by teaching inmates safe food preparation and kitchen procedures. It also supports the orderly operation of the institution through careful oversight of work activities. As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Instruction and Training: Teach inmates food preparation, production, service, and baking according to established methods
• Safety and Sanitation: Guide inmates in the safe use of tools, equipment, and cleaning practices
• Quality Oversight: Inspect food service areas and adjust recipes based on census and menu data
• Supply Management: Requisition, receive, store, and rotate food and supplies using proper procedures
• Work Supervision: Plan work assignments and evaluate inmate worker performance while maintaining custody and control

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 hours will be determined at time of hire. Possible shifts are as follows:
  • 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 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). However, a higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• 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:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• 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.