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THE POSITION Are you a highly energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a passion for the food service industry. The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset is seeking a Corrections Food Service Instructor to join our amazing team of instructors. Your work will keep the kitchen running smoothly and safely while giving inmate workers the chance to learn valuable skills.

If you have the required experience and have a desire to help inmates in becoming skilled in a trade, the DOC wants you to apply today. DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, you will function as lead worker by assigning, participating in, and reviewing routine and specialized food service tasks performed by inmates. Your work will contribute our mission to reduce criminal behavior by providing individualized treatment and education to offenders, resulting in successful community reintegration through accountability and positive change.

You will perform the following duties: Food Service Instruction: Teach inmates food preparation, production, service, and baking; this includes how to follow a recipe and make sure meals are prepared and served on time Inspect Safety and Cleanliness: Instruct inmates in safe and sanitary operation of tools and equipment, cleaning, maintenance, and storage practices; inspect work areas, equipment, and food to make sure these standards are followed Meal Planning: Adjust recipes to make sure the right amount of food is made, recycle usable leftovers, and request, receive, and store food and supplies Worker Supervision: Plan and assign work, evaluate worker performance, and maintain records Care and Custody: Help ensure proper control over inmates by enforcing custody and security regulations 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 Schedule to be determined by open shifts at the time of hire.

Possible shifts: 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, days off 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: 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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work.

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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.