Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Mahanoy

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Schuylkill County, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Food Service Instructor plays a key role in shaping positive daily routines inside the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy. You will have the opportunity to support and uplift inmate workers as they build practical skills in a structured environment. Your enthusiastic leadership will help create a productive atmosphere where learning, teamwork, and responsibility can thrive. This position supports food service operations while teaching inmates essential vocational skills that contribute to daily facility functions.

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.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Instruct inmates in food preparation, production, service, and baking
• Ensure safe and sanitary equipment usage, cleaning practices, and storage procedures
• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of meals according to recipes
• Inspect food service areas, equipment, and food for compliance with safety and sanitation standards
• Review census and menu data, adjust recipes, and manage food and supply storage
• Plan and review inmate work assignments and maintain performance records while ensuring proper supervision

Benefits

• Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed