Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Cambridge Springs

Posting number: N-2026-54950

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: CR CBS Fd Srvs

Job classification: Corrections Food Service Instructor

Posting type: NCS External

Categories: Corrections, Food Services, Training

Summary

Examples of duties

This position supports food service operations by instructing inmate workers, maintaining sanitation standards, and ensuring meals are prepared on time. The role combines hands-on kitchen work with training duties that strengthen safety, organization, and production. As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Culinary Instruction: Teach inmates food preparation, production, service, and baking, using safe and sanitary methods
• Food Quality Control: Inspect food service areas, review recipes, adjust portions, and recycle leftover food to reduce waste
• Supply Management: Requisition, receive, and store food and supplies while enforcing first-in, first-out procedures
• Work Assignment Planning: Assign inmate tasks, review performance, and maintain inmate worker records
• Custody and Control: Maintain safety, order, and supervision of inmates during all food service duties
• Sanitation Oversight: Ensure safe and sanitary operation of tools and equipment, cleaning, maintenance, and storage practices

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 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Your shift and pass days will be determined.
• 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

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 tran