Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Cambridge Springs
About the role
As a Corrections Food Service Instructor with the Department of Corrections (DOC) at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Cambridge Springs, you help keep kitchen operations running smoothly while teaching valuable skills that support vocational growth. This position blends hands-on culinary work with meaningful instruction, giving you the opportunity to guide inmates through safe and efficient food preparation. You support organized meal production, uphold strong sanitation standards, and promote positive work habits that build confidence.
Responsibilities
- Teach inmates food preparation, production, service, and baking using safe and sanitary methods.
- Inspect food service areas, review recipes, adjust portions, and recycle leftover food to reduce waste.
- Requisition, receive, and store food and supplies while enforcing first-in, first-out procedures.
- Assign inmate tasks, review performance, and maintain inmate worker records.
- Maintain safety, order, and supervision of inmates during all food service duties.
- Ensure safe and sanitary operation of tools and equipment, including cleaning, maintenance, and storage practices.
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 similar large-scale food production operation; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
- Ability to perform essential job functions.
- Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Schedule
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. Shift and pass days will be determined.
Benefits
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.