Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Waymart

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Wayne County, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports food service operations by teaching and guiding inmate workers as they develop cooking and kitchen skills. The role ensures safe, efficient, and sanitary food service practices while contributing to daily meal preparation. As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, you will perform the following duties: Food Instruction: Teach inmates cooking, baking, food preparation, and safe equipment use Safety Oversight: Inspect food areas and tools to ensure compliance with sanitation and safety rules Meal Production: Prepare meals according to recipes and oversee timely service Resource Management: Receive and store food supplies and follow first-in, first-out procedures Work Supervision: Assign tasks, review performance, and maintain records for inmate workers.

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

Teach inmates cooking, baking, food preparation, and safe equipment use
Inspect food areas and tools to ensure compliance with sanitation and safety rules
Prepare meals according to recipes and oversee timely service
Receive and store food supplies and follow first-in, first-out procedures
Assign tasks, review performance, and maintain records for inmate workers