Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Waymart
About The Position
The Corrections Food Service Instructor at SCI Waymart leads inmate workers in food service operations and supports safe, efficient meal production. The position provides vocational instruction, monitors food service activities, and maintains accountability within assigned work areas. The instructor teaches food preparation, production, service, baking, and workplace practices through hands-on instruction; guides meal preparation according to recipes and schedules; checks food service areas, equipment, and food for compliance with safety and sanitation standards; reviews menus and population counts, adjusts recipes, receives supplies, and follows first-in, first-out storage procedures; plans work assignments, evaluates performance, and maintains inmate worker records; and maintains care, custody, and control of inmates during food service activities. This is a full-time, on-site position at SCI Waymart. Work hours will be determined and will be either 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with rotating days off. Telework is not available. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, is required. Applicants must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements, and must be able to perform essential job functions.
Requirements
- At least 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, 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 food preparation, production, service, baking, and proper workplace practices through hands-on instruction.
- Guide meal preparation according to recipes and ensure food is prepared and served on schedule.
- Inspect food service areas, equipment, and food to ensure compliance with established safety and sanitation standards.
- Review menus and population counts, adjust recipes, receive supplies, and follow first-in, first-out storage procedures.
- Plan inmate work assignments, evaluate performance, and maintain required inmate worker records.
- Maintain care, custody, and control of inmates during food service work activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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