Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Somerset
About The Position
The Corrections Food Service Instructor works in food service operations at the State Correctional Institution at Somerset, teaching inmates food preparation and kitchen procedures while supporting safe, efficient, and orderly institutional operations. The role involves instructing inmates in food preparation, production, service, and baking; overseeing safe equipment use and sanitation; inspecting food service areas; adapting recipes to census and menu information; managing food and supply inventory; and assigning and evaluating inmate work while maintaining custody and control. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. Work hours are determined at hire; possible shifts are 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The position is not eligible for telework. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, is required. A conditional offer requires submission of criminal history reports, and applicants must pass a background investigation and meet CJIS compliance requirements. New Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees start at an annual salary of $49,010 before taxes; a higher salary may be established under the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
Requirements
- Two years of experience preparing, producing, or serving a variety of complete meal menus in an institutional food service operation, food catering service, restaurant, or similar large-scale food production operation; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
- Ability to perform essential job functions.
- Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
- Submit criminal history reports following a conditional offer of employment.
Responsibilities
- Teach inmates food preparation, production, service, and baking according to established methods.
- Guide inmates in the safe use of tools and equipment and in cleaning practices.
- Inspect food service areas.
- Adjust recipes based on census and menu data.
- Requisition, receive, store, and rotate food and supplies using proper procedures.
- Plan inmate work assignments and evaluate inmate worker performance.
- Maintain custody and control while overseeing inmate work activities.
Benefits
- Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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