Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Waymart

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Food Service Instructor at SCI Waymart to lead inmate workers, oversee daily food production, and train inmates in practical cooking and sanitation practices.

You will promote safe work habits, manage inventory, and keep accurate records while ensuring compliance with CJIS and training requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in food preparation, production, or service in an institutional setting or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lead inmate workers and ensure food service operations run safely and efficiently
• Prepare meals and guide inmates in proper cooking methods
• Monitor sanitation and safe handling of tools and equipment
• Manage food supplies and maintain accurate storage rotation procedures
• Teach inmates vocational skills through hands-on instruction
• Assess inmate performance and maintain worker records

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Training/instruction

Inventory management

Record keeping

Team leadership

Job description

THE POSITION

Strong teamwork can transform a kitchen! As a Corrections Food Service Instructor with the Department of Corrections, you help organize food service tasks and coach inmates in practical, hands‑on skills at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Waymart. You promote safe work habits and dependable production in every part of the operation. Apply today if you enjoy teaching and maintaining organized work environments!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on leading inmate workers and ensuring food service operations run safely and efficiently. The role supports daily production, training, and sanitation practices across the food service areas. As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Food Preparation: Prepare meals and guide inmates in proper cooking methods
• Sanitation Oversight: Monitor cleanliness and ensure safe handling of tools and equipment
• Inventory Management: Manage food supplies and maintain accurate storage rotation procedures
• Training Delivery: Teach inmates vocational skills through hands‑on instruction
• Work Assignment Review: Assess inmate performance and keep accurate 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 hours per week
• Work hours will be determined from the following shifts, with rotating days off:
• 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 4:00 AM to 12:00 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 within 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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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).

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.