TITLE:

Institutional Trade Instructor 1, Cooking

SALARY RANGE

$55,078.57 - $80,113.17 POSTING NO.: 230-26

ISSUE DATE:

8/14/2026

CLOSING DATE:

9/14/2026

LOCATION:

Northern State Prison, Food Services - Newark, NJ

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under supervision of a supervisory officer in a correctional facility in the Department of Corrections trains inmates in the work activities in the areas of food preparation, cooking, baking, meat cutting, pot washing, dishwashing, and the serving of food; does related duties.

REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of experience in the areas of food preparation and processing including but not limited to cooking, baking, meat cutting, pot washing, dishwashing, and the serving of food in a commercial or institution kitchen.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Newark residents receive first hiring preference. BENEFIT(S)

• Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures and/or guidelines.

Joining the second largest department in the State of New Jersey offers many benefits to acknowledge the hard work, dedication and leadership of staff members.

Statewide benefits include:

• Alternate Work Week available for some positions
• Telework available for some positions
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Time Off
• 13 State Holidays
• Health and Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance available through certain plans
• Flexible and Health Savings Accounts (FSA)/(HSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Up to $250 in rewards for exercising
• Gym membership discounts
• Diversity & Inclusion events
• Workplace security, health and safety
• Incarcerated Person empowerment and rehabilitation

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please include resume and copy of transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), certification(s), and/or license(s), if applicable, in your response. Posting title and number must be included in the subject line of your email. All attachments must be sent in PDF or word format only. Additionally, you must provide your email address. To be considered, responses must be postmarked no later than closing date. Emailed resumes are to be sent only to: DOC_OHR-Region8@doc.nj.gov

Forward Response To:

Megan Cardinale Region 8 Personnel Services Northern State Prison 168 Frontage Road Newark, NJ 07114

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,078.57 - $80,113.17 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Application Question(s): Do you certify that you meet the requirements of the position?

Work Location:

In person