Corrections Food Service Instructor – SCI Mercer Position Available In Mercer, Pennsylvania

Corrections Food Service Instructor – SCI Mercer
Salary
$46,986.00 – $94,660.00 Annually
Location Mercer County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number

N-2025-27044

Department
Department of Corrections
Division
CR MER Fd Svcs
Opening Date
06 11 2025
Closing Date
6 24 2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
81510
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
PSCOA
Bargaining Unit
H1
Pay Group
CO35
Bureau Division Code
00114870
Bureau Division
State Correctional Institution at Mercer
Worksite Address
801 Butler Pike
City
Mercer, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16137
Name
Maria Traficante
Phone
717.705.9033
Email

THE POSITION

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career, the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mercer offers a unique opportunity for you to join out team as a Corrections Food Service Instructor. In this role, you will have the chance to work with inmate workers and contribute to their rehabilitation and well-being by leading and training them in food preparation and service. Not only will you be making a meaningful difference, but you will also have the opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of corrections. Do not hesitate— now and be a part of our dynamic and fulfilling work environment!
OF WORK
As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, your role will include conducting food service work and providing instruction to inmates through on-the-job vocational training. Your duties will involve teaching inmates about food preparation, production, service, and baking, as well as safety and sanitation practices. You will also be responsible for ensuring that meals are prepared and served in a timely manner and that all food service areas and equipment meet safety and sanitation standards. ly, you will have the opportunity to review and adjust recipes based on the inmate population and menu data, as well as reduce waste by recycling leftover food into usable products. Other duties include requisitioning, receiving, and storing food and supplies; planning and reviewing inmate work assignments; conducting performance evaluations for inmate workers; and maintaining records for all inmate workers.
Interested in learning more? details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Information:

Full-time , 40 hours per week
Work hours are 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The working hours and schedule will be determined during the hiring process.
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:

Selected candidates who are new to with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin at the starting annual salary of $46,986.00 (before taxes).
You will receive furthermunication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Two years of experience in food preparation, production, or service of a variety ofplete meal menus in an institutional food service operation, food catering service, restaurant, or in a similar large-scale food production operation; or
An equivalentbination of experience and training.

Requirements:

Successfulpletion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)pliance requirements. How to :
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained tin 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 toply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at .
Telmunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need amodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for amodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer and ismitted 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 .
Corrections Food Service Instructor – SCI Mercer