THE POSITION

Are you passionate about the food service industry and motivated by the opportunity to create meaningful change? Join the Department of Corrections as a Corrections Food Service Instructor and help make a positive impact every day. This role at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Waymart offers the chance to guide and motivate individuals who are learning valuable job skills. You will be part of a team that supports growth, safety, and meaningful change. Apply today to take the next step in a career that combines leadership, purpose, and service while helping to shape brighter futures.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports food service operations by teaching and guiding inmate workers as they develop cooking and kitchen skills. The role ensures safe, efficient, and sanitary food service practices while contributing to daily meal preparation. As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Food Instruction: Teach inmates cooking, baking, food preparation, and safe equipment use
• Safety Oversight: Inspect food areas and tools to ensure compliance with sanitation and safety rules
• Meal Production: Prepare meals according to recipes and oversee timely service
• Resource Management: Receive and store food supplies and follow first-in, first-out procedures
• Work Supervision: Assign tasks, review performance, and maintain records for 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 are 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with rotating days off.
• 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.
• 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.

Link to Apply:

​https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/5340455/corrections-food-service-instructor-sci-waymart