Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Mercer
About The Position
The Corrections Food Service Instructor at the Department of Corrections’ State Correctional Institution at Mercer leads inmate workers in food service activities and trains them in proper kitchen procedures. The role supports safe kitchen operations, skill development, and reliable meal service throughout the facility while promoting teamwork and responsibility. The instructor teaches food preparation, cooking, baking, and serving according to recipes and production needs; demonstrates equipment use, cleaning, maintenance, and safe storage; inspects food, tools, and work areas for safety, sanitation, and production standards; and receives, stores, and tracks supplies using first-in, first-out procedures. The role also assigns and reviews inmate work, completes evaluations, maintains worker records, and maintains care, custody, and control of inmates during food service operations. This is a full-time position with 40 hours per week. Work hours are either 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM; the schedule and pass days are determined during the hiring process. 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.
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, 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 to prepare, cook, bake, and serve food according to recipes and production needs.
- Demonstrate proper equipment use, cleaning methods, maintenance tasks, and safe food storage practices.
- Inspect food, tools, and work areas to ensure they meet safety, sanitation, and production standards.
- Receive, store, and track food and supplies while following first-in, first-out procedures.
- Plan and review inmate work assignments, complete evaluations, and maintain accurate worker records.
- Maintain care, custody, and control of inmates during food service 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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