Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Mahanoy

Are you passionate about the food service industry and excited to inspire others? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy, is seeking a Corrections Food Service Instructor to join our dynamic team. In this impactful role, you will lead inmate workers in various food service operations, playing a crucial part in their development. By applying today, you can help us fulfill our mission of reducing criminal behavior through personalized education and treatment while promoting successful reintegration into the community through accountability and positive transformation. Don't miss the chance to make a difference!

In this position, you will oversee food service tasks and provide vocational training to inmates. Your responsibilities include teaching inmates food preparation, production, service, and baking. You will guide them on the safe and sanitary use of tools and equipment, including proper cleaning, maintenance, and storage practices. Additionally, you will instruct inmates on meal preparation according to recipes, ensuring timely preparation and serving of meals. Your duties involve inspecting food service areas, equipment, and food to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards. You will also review census and menu data, adjust recipes as needed, and manage leftover food to minimize waste by recycling it into usable products.

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 at time of hire, Sunday through Saturday
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,986.00 (before taxes).
• 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 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.

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