Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Phoenix

THE POSITION The Department of Corrections is looking for a dedicated Corrections Food Service Instructor to support food service operations at State Corrections Institute (SCI) Phoenix. This position provides the opportunity to combine hands-on food service work with leadership and vocational instruction. You will help inmates develop workplace skills while ensuring meals are prepared safely and efficiently. Join a team where your guidance and expertise can make a lasting difference. DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, you will oversee food service activities at SCI Phoenix while providing vocational training and direction to inmate workers. This position supports safe, efficient meal preparation and ensures food service operations meet established standards. As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, you will perform the following duties: Food Service Training: Teach inmates food preparation, baking, meal production, and serving practices used in daily operations Safety Oversight: Inspect work areas, equipment, and food to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards Meal Preparation: Review menus and population counts, adjust recipes, and support timely meal service Inventory Management: Receive, store, and requisition food and supplies while following first-in, first-out procedures Work Assignment Planning: Coordinate inmate job duties, review performance, and maintain required worker records Inmate Supervision: Maintain care, custody, and control of inmates during assigned food service activities Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 40 hours per week The work schedule is to be determined. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $49,010.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training 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. Additional Requirements: Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of …

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