Corrections Food Service Instructor - - SCI Somerset

THE POSITION

Become a culinary catalyst and transform lives! If you are passionate about the food service industry and have a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and motivation, we have the perfect opportunity for you. The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset is looking for a Corrections Food Service Instructor to join our incredible team. In this role, you will lead a team of inmate workers and empower them with valuable culinary skills for a brighter future. You will instill accountability and work ethic while ensuring the highest standards of safety and sanitation. If you are eager to contribute to positive change and make a lasting impact, apply today!  

 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, your role will include conducting food service work and providing instruction to inmates through on-the-job vocational training. Your duties will involve teaching inmates about food preparation, production, service, and baking, in addition to safety and sanitation practices. You will also be responsible for ensuring that meals are prepared and served in a timely manner and that all food service areas and equipment meet safety and sanitation standards. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to review and adjust recipes based on the inmate population and menu data, as well as reduce waste by recycling leftover food into usable products. Other duties include requisitioning, receiving, and storing food and supplies; planning and reviewing inmate work assignments; conducting performance evaluations for inmate workers; and maintaining records for all inmate workers.

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
• Work hours to be determined. This is shift work with rotating days off, including weekends and holidays. Possible shifts include 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 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: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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 Requirement: 

• 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.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. 

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.