Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Somerset

Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Somerset

Salary: $47,925.00 - $96,538.00 Annually

Location: Somerset County, PA

Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number: N-2025-34217

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: CR SMR Food Svcs

Opening Date: 09/23/2025

Closing Date: 9/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 81510

Position Number: 00182072

Union: PSCOA Bargaining Unit H1

Pay Group: CO35

Bureau / Division Code: 00116670

Bureau / Division: State Correctional Institution at Somerset

Worksite Address: 1590 Walters Mill Road

City: Somerset, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 15510

Contact Name: Corleen Schmucker

Contact Phone: 717.562.5736

Contact Email: cschmucker@pa.gov

The Position

Are you a dynamic and motivated individual with a passion for the food service industry and who is looking to share your skills? The Department of Corrections is seeking a dedicated Corrections Food Service Instructor to join our meal service team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset. In this vital role, you will guide and mentor inmate workers, overseeing daily food service operations while helping them develop valuable skills for their future careers. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking a second chance!

Description of Work

In this position, you will oversee food service tasks and provide vocational training to inmates. Your responsibilities include teaching food preparation, production, service, and baking. You will guide them on the safe and sanitary use of tools and equipment, including proper cleaning, maintenance, and storage practices. Additionally, you will instruct inmates on meal preparation according to recipes, ensuring timely preparation and serving of meals. Duties involve inspecting food service areas, equipment, and food to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards. You will also review census and menu data, adjust recipes as needed, and manage leftover food to minimize waste by recycling it into usable products.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

Full-time employment, 40 hours per week

Work hours are 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Shift to be determined at time of hiring.

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: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

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.

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.

Total Rewards

Health & Wellness: We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

Compensation & Financial Planning: We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance: We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture: We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks: Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.