Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Fayette
About The Position
The Corrections Food Service Instructor trains inmate workers and oversees food service tasks in a correctional facility to support safe, orderly, and efficient meal operations. The role includes teaching food preparation, baking, production methods, and safe equipment use; inspecting food areas and supplies for compliance with safety and sanitation standards; reviewing menus and adjusting recipes to meet census needs and reduce waste; and requisitioning, receiving, and storing food and supplies using first-in, first-out procedures. The instructor plans work, evaluates inmate workers, maintains appropriate custody and control measures, and performs additional food service duties as assigned. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. Work hours are 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with days off to be determined. Shifts are awarded based on bidding and seniority. The position does not offer telework and is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, is required.
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 proper food preparation, baking, production methods, and safe equipment use.
- Inspect food areas and supplies to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Review menus, adjust recipes based on census needs, and reuse ingredients to reduce waste.
- Requisition, receive, and store food and supplies while maintaining first-in, first-out procedures.
- Plan tasks, evaluate inmate workers, and maintain appropriate custody and control measures.
- Perform additional food service duties as assigned to maintain effective kitchen operations.
Benefits
- Eligible for 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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