Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Muncy

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Lycoming County, PA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections is hiring a Corrections Food Service Instructor at the State Correctional Institution at Muncy. The position leads inmate workers in food service operations and provides hands-on instruction in cooking, baking, sanitation, food preparation, service, and daily kitchen procedures. The instructor supports safe and reliable meal production, ensures food service practices follow established standards, and maintains care, custody, and control of inmate workers. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week. The schedule and days off will be determined; hours will be either 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM or 4:45 AM to 12:45 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, is required. 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.

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 food preparation, production, service, and baking methods.
  • Train inmates in proper equipment use, cleaning procedures, and safe food storage practices.
  • Follow recipes, monitor meal quality, and ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule.
  • Inspect kitchen areas and equipment for compliance with safety and sanitation rules.
  • Requisition, receive, and store food items, and enforce first-in, first-out stock rotation.
  • Assign tasks, evaluate inmate performance, and maintain care, custody, and control during work.

Benefits

  • Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
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