Corrections Food Service Instructor

• SCI Mahanoy Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $49,010.00
• $98,728.00 Annually dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, Frackville 301 Grey Line Drive (Show on map) Sep 14, 2026 Salary $49,010.00
• $98,728.

00 Annually Location Schuylkill County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number

N-2026-58357

Department Department of Corrections Division CR MAH Fd Srvs Opening Date 09/14/2026 Closing Date 9/18/2026 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 00114670 Bureau / Division State Correctional Institution at Mahanoy, Food Services Worksite Address 301 Grey Line Drive City Frackville, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17931 Contact Name Yen Le Contact Phone 717.705.5614 Contact Email hole@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Bring your food service experience to the Department of Corrections! The Corrections Food Service Instructor plays a key role in shaping positive daily routines inside the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy. You will have the opportunity to support and uplift inmate workers as they build practical skills in a structured environment. Your enthusiastic leadership will help create a productive atmosphere where learning, teamwork, and responsibility can thrive. Apply today to begin your public service career!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports food service operations while teaching inmates essential vocational skills that contribute to daily facility functions. As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

Food Instruction:

Instruct inmates in food preparation, production, service, and baking

Safety Oversight:

Ensure safe and sanitary equipment usage, cleaning practices, and storage procedures

Meal Preparation:

Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of meals according to recipes

Food Inspection:

Inspect food service areas, equipment, and food for compliance with safety and sanitation standards

Inventory Management:

Review census and menu data, adjust recipes, and manage food and supply storage

Work Coordination:

Plan and review inmate work assignments and maintain performance records while ensuring proper supervision 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 and days off are to 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:

Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $49,010 (before taxes).

You will receive further communication 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 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 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 to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.

• 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed 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 apply.