Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Laurel Highlands

Are you an energetic and enthusiastic individual with a strong self-motivation and a genuine passion for the food service sector? The Department of Corrections (DOC) at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) in Laurel Highlands is on the lookout for a Corrections Food Service Instructor to become a part of our dedicated team of educators. This pivotal role involves guiding inmate workers through various food service operations, providing them with essential skills and knowledge in the culinary field. If you possess the necessary experience and are eager to assist inmates in acquiring valuable trade skills, we encourage you to submit your application today and make a meaningful impact in their lives!

An employee in this role is tasked with overseeing the assignment, participation, and instruction of inmates engaged in extensive food preparation, production, serving, and sanitation processes. This position involves leading and delivering on-the-job training in food service to inmates, who are responsible for a range of activities, including specialized meal preparation and cooking tasks. The employee must ensure that all operations adhere to established food safety and sanitation standards, maintain a safe working environment, and enforce security and custody regulations within the designated work area. Additionally, the role encompasses the requisitioning, receiving, and proper storage of food and supplies, as well as the preparation and maintenance of work records and inmate reports. Employees are also encouraged to participate in cross-training programs to gain comprehensive knowledge of all facets of the food service operation. The work is conducted with a significant degree of autonomy and is subject to review by a Corrections Food Service Supervisor, who assesses the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the operations.

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 schedule will be based on the available shifts at the time of hiring.
• 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.

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.

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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.