Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Smithfield
About The Position
The Corrections Food Service Instructor works in food service operations at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Smithfield, providing instruction and supervision to inmates. The role teaches practical skills in cooking, baking, food preparation, and service, along with safe equipment use, sanitation, cleaning procedures, and structured work routines. The instructor also supports efficient meal production and a clean, well-run work environment. The position includes overseeing inmates during work assignments, assigning tasks, reviewing performance, maintaining records, inspecting food and work areas, and managing food and supply storage. Employment is full-time, 40 hours per week. Work hours are listed as 12:00 AM to 8:00 PM; days off rotate and shifts may vary. The position is onsite with no telework option. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. New Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees start at an annual salary of $49,010.00. The position is eligible for full retirement 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 the essential job functions.
- Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Teach inmates to prepare, cook, bake, and serve food according to recipes and schedules.
- Train inmates in safe equipment use, sanitation practices, and proper cleaning procedures.
- Inspect food, equipment, and work areas to ensure they meet safety and sanitation standards.
- Receive, store, and rotate food and supplies using first-in, first-out procedures.
- Assign tasks to inmate workers, review their performance, and maintain records.
- Maintain care, custody, and control of inmates during all work assignments.
- Help maintain efficient meal production and a clean, well-run work environment.
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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