Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Somerset

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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-2026-48866

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR SMR Food Svcs

Opening Date

05/01/2026

Closing Date

5/5/2026 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

00116670

Bureau / Division

SCI 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

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THE POSITION
Join the Department of Corrections (DOC) as a Corrections Food Service Instructor and help guide inmates in developing valuable kitchen and workplace skills. This role allows you to support safe and efficient meal service while teaching hands-on techniques that build confidence. You will make a direct impact on daily operations and help create a positive, structured environment. Bring your energy and leadership to the State Correctional Institiution (SCI) at Somerset and help shape meaningful progress.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position plays an important part in leading food service tasks and teaching inmates how to work safely and efficiently in a kitchen environment. It supports daily meal production while promoting learning in the standard principles and practices of food service operations. As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, you will perform the following duties:Food Instruction: Teach inmates food preparation, meal production, baking, and proper use of equipmentSanitation Oversight: Inspect food areas, supplies, and tools to ensure safe and sanitary operationRecipe Management: Review menus and census data, adjust recipes, and minimize food wasteWork Coordination: Assign tasks, review performance, and maintain records for inmate workersCustody Maintenance: Maintain care, custody, and control of inmates during food service operationsInterested 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 weekWork hours will be be determined by open shifts at the time of hire. Possible shifts are 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 11:00 am to 7:00 PM.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
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training.Additional Requirements:Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown,