Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Laurel Highlands
About The Position
The Corrections Food Service Instructor with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections guides inmate workers as they learn food service skills and supports safe, orderly, clean, and efficient kitchen operations. The role involves teaching food preparation, production, service, and baking; overseeing safe sanitation practices; inspecting food areas; adjusting recipes; managing supplies; assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance; and maintaining order during work activities. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week. Work shifts depend on open shifts at the time of hire. The position is not eligible for telework and requires successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. The position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. New Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees start at an annual salary of $49,010 before taxes, though a higher salary may be established under the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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 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.
- Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Teach inmates food preparation, production, service, and baking in a structured setting.
- Guide proper use, cleaning, storage, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Inspect food areas, adjust recipes, and manage supplies using first-in, first-out procedures.
- Plan and review inmate work assignments and evaluate performance.
- Maintain order and ensure safe conduct during work activities.
- Support safe, clean, and efficient kitchen operations.
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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