Corrections Food Service Supervisor - SCI Mahanoy

If you have a passion for the food service industry and a desire to inspire others, this is the position for you! The Department of Corrections is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual to serve as a Corrections Food Service Supervisor at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy. In this valuable role, you will supervise food service instructors and inmate workers, overseeing both routine and specialized tasks within food service operations. Apply today to help us fulfill our mission of reducing criminal behavior by providing individualized treatment and education to offenders, promoting successful reintegration into the community through accountability and positive change.

In this position, you will develop and implement effective work processes and procedures. You will provide orientation and training for staff and inmate workers involved in food service operations. Additionally, you will oversee and inspect food service areas, equipment, and food to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards. You will analyze inmate census data to ensure a sufficient supply of food meets both regular and special dietary needs. You will also review and recommend requisitions for food, supplies, and equipment based on past and projected usage. Your responsibilities will include supervising the installation, operation, and maintenance of all equipment to ensure safe and efficient performance, as well as planning and coordinating adequate staffing coverage.

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-hour work week
• Work hours will be determined, Sunday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Please Note: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $48,425.00 (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:

• One year of experience as a Corrections Food Service Instructor; or
• Three 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, which included one year of lead work experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training, which included one year of lead work experience.

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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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.