Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Waymart
About The Position
The Corrections Food Service Instructor supports food service operations at the State Correctional Institution at Waymart by leading inmate workers in food production and maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and productive kitchen. The role helps ensure consistent meal preparation while providing training and supervision in food service practices. The instructor teaches inmates to prepare, cook, bake, and serve food according to standards; inspects equipment and work areas; adjusts recipes based on census data; and ensures food is stored properly. The position also oversees food inventory, plans and reviews work assignments, completes performance evaluations, maintains records, and maintains the care, custody, and control of inmates during food service operations. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. Shifts may include 11:00 AM–7:00 PM or 4:00 AM–12:00 PM, with rotating days off; the schedule will be determined. 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 will start at an annual salary of $49,010 before taxes.
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.
- Ability to perform essential job functions.
- Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Train inmates in preparing, cooking, baking, and serving food according to standards.
- Inspect equipment and work areas and ensure safe, sanitary kitchen operations.
- Adjust recipes based on census data and ensure proper food storage procedures.
- Requisition, receive, and store food items and follow first-in, first-out practices.
- Review inmate duties, complete performance evaluations, and maintain accurate records.
- Maintain the 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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