Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Pine Grove
About The Position
The Corrections Food Service Instructor with the Department of Corrections leads kitchen operations while teaching and motivating inmate workers. The role combines teamwork, leadership, hands-on food service, practical instruction, and safety awareness. The position supports daily food service operations and guides inmates in building practical skills. Duties include teaching food preparation, cooking, serving, and baking; inspecting equipment and work areas for compliance with safety and sanitation standards; requisitioning and organizing food and supplies using first-in, first-out practices; planning work assignments; reviewing work quality and evaluating inmate workers’ performance; and maintaining inmate safety, order, and accountability during work activities. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. Work hours are to be determined and include rotating days off. Shifts are either 1st shift, 4:30 AM to 12:30 PM, or 2nd shift, 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Telework is not available. New employees to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania begin at an annual salary of $49,010 before taxes. The position is eligible for full benefits at age 50 or 55.
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.
- Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Teach inmates proper methods for preparing, cooking, serving, and baking foods.
- Inspect equipment and work areas to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Requisition and organize food and supplies while following first-in, first-out practices.
- Plan tasks, review work quality, and evaluate the performance of inmate workers.
- Maintain safety, order, and accountability of inmates during work activities.
Benefits
- Eligible for full benefits at age 50 or 55.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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