Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Phoenix

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Montgomery County, PA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated person with the required experience to work as a Corrections Food Service Instructor. Join the DOC in their mission to reduce criminal behavior by providing individualized treatment and education to offenders, resulting in successful community reintegration through accountability and positive change. This position focuses on leading inmate workers and providing hands-on instruction in food service operations at SCI Phoenix. The role supports safe practices, organized workflow, and the development of useful vocational skills.

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 in a similar large-scale food production operation; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
  • Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA 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 how to prepare, produce, and serve food, following safe and sanitary practices
  • Inspect food, equipment, and service areas to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards
  • Monitor menus, adjust recipes, and manage food and supply storage with first-in, first-out procedures
  • Plan work assignments, evaluate inmate performance, and maintain accurate worker records
  • Provide additional food service or facility support tasks as assigned

Benefits

  • Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
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