Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Camp Hill

About the role

The Corrections Food Service Instructor position with the Department of Corrections (DOC) gives you the chance to make a meaningful difference each day. In this role, you guide inmate workers as they learn practical food service skills that support daily operations at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill. Your steady leadership helps build a structured and productive kitchen environment where clear expectations and teamwork matter. This opportunity is well suited for someone who values hands-on vocational training and wants to contribute to a mission that supports growth and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Assist with preparing meals and guiding inmates in safe food production practices
• Safety Oversight: Inspect kitchen areas and equipment to ensure proper sanitation and safe operation
• Instruction and Training: Teach inmates proper techniques for food preparation, cleaning, baking, and equipment use
• Inventory Control: Requisition and store food items while following first-in first-out procedures
• Work Coordination: Plan work assignments and review performance of inmate workers
• Kitchen Monitoring: Maintain care, custody, and control of inmates during work activities

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.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
Work shifts to be determined. You will have rotating days off. Shifts are awarded based on bidding and seniority.
Swing shift 4:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
2nd shift 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Pay

Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $49,010.00 (before taxes).

Schedule

Work shifts to be determined. You will have rotating days off. Shifts are awarded based on bidding and seniority.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.