THE POSITION
As a Corrections Food Service Instructor with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Muncy, you will play a key role in teaching important food service skills. You will support the smooth operation of the kitchen while helping inmates learn safe and efficient work practices. This position gives you the chance to lead, teach, and support personal development. Step into a role where your guidance makes a real difference!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position leads inmate workers in food service operations and ensures that meals are prepared safely, correctly, and on schedule. As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, you will perform the following duties:
- Food Preparation Instruction: Teach inmates how to prepare, cook, and serve food according to recipes and safety rules
- Sanitation Oversight: Inspect kitchen areas and equipment to ensure proper cleaning and safe food handling
- Supply Management: Receive, store, and rotate food items and supplies following established procedures
- Work Assignment Planning: Plan daily inmate work tasks and review completed assignments for accuracy and quality
- Performance Evaluation: Maintain records, evaluate inmate workers, and provide feedback on their progress
- Safety Enforcement: Maintain proper custody and control of inmates while ensuring safe operation of tools and equipment
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
- Available work hours: 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM or 4:45 AM to 12:45 PM, with rotating days off. Work schedule and hours 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 with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $47,925.00 (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.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
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Work Location: In person
