Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Somerset

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Somerset County, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Food Service Instructor at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Somerset oversees food service activities while providing hands-on vocational instruction to inmate workers in a correctional setting. The role supports meal preparation, food safety, inventory practices, and inmate supervision, helping prepare inmates for future employment and encouraging personal growth. The instructor teaches food preparation, production, service, and baking; monitors tools, equipment, food, and work areas for safety and sanitation; guides meal preparation according to recipes and schedules; reviews menus and census information, adjusts recipes, receives supplies, and follows first-in, first-out storage practices. The position also involves planning work assignments, maintaining custody and control, supervising inmate activities, completing evaluations, and maintaining work and performance records. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week at SCI Somerset. Work hours will be determined at hire; possible shifts are 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Telework is not available. Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, is required. Employment is contingent on criminal history reports, passing a background investigation, and meeting Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. New Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees start at an annual salary of $49,010 before taxes; a higher salary may be established under the applicable collective bargaining agreement. 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.
Ability to perform the essential job functions.
Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Submit criminal history reports as required by a conditional offer of employment.

Responsibilities

Teach inmate workers food preparation, production, service, and baking through hands-on vocational instruction.
Monitor tools, equipment, food, and work areas to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
Guide meal preparation according to recipes and ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule.
Review menus and census information, adjust recipes, receive supplies, and follow first-in, first-out storage practices.
Plan inmate work assignments, maintain custody and control, and oversee inmate activities during food service operations.
Complete inmate worker evaluations and maintain accurate performance and work records.