Corrections Food Service Instructor: Train Inmate Workers

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; La Belle (PA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Fayette, is seeking a Corrections Food Service Instructor in Fayette County. The role focuses on training inmate workers and overseeing meal operations to support safe, orderly food service and rehabilitation through structured instruction.

Typical schedule is full-time (11:00 AM–7:00 PM) with shifts awarded by bidding and seniority.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach inmates proper food preparation, baking, and production methods.
• Oversee sanitation and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Manage recipes, adjust menus, and reduce waste.
• Requisition, receive, and store food and supplies with FIFO discipline.
• Plan tasks, supervise inmate workers, and maintain custody and control measures.
• Carry out additional food service duties to maintain kitchen operations.

Skills

Food preparation

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Fayette, is seeking a Corrections Food Service Instructor in Fayette County. The role focuses on training inmate workers and overseeing meal operations to support safe, orderly food service and rehabilitation through structured instruction.

Typical schedule is full-time (11:00 AM–7:00 PM) with shifts awarded by bidding and seniority.