Commonwealth of PA Hiring for Corrections Food Service Instructor SCI Laurel Highlands at Somerset County, PA Full Time

The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution(SCI) at Laurel Highland is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated person with the required experience to work as Corrections Food Service Instructor.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Corrections Food Service Instructor, you will function as a lead worker by assigning, participating in, and reviewing routine and specialized tasks performed by inmates in the areas of pre-preparation, production, service, and baking. You will ensure proper control over inmates by enforcing custody and security regulations and inspect all food service areas, equipment, and food for conformance with established safety and sanitation standards.

If you have the required experience and are looking to start your accounting career with an exciting public service agency, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!

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 are to be determined.

Work Week – Varied rotating working days.

Shifts are awarded based on bidding and seniority.

Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $43,877.00 (before taxes).

This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

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, and 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

Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirement:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):
2 years of experience in a large-scale food production operation in food preparation.

ServSafe® food handler certification.

2 years of experience as a chef, sous chef or a line cook.

1 year experience working with modified, specialized or therapeutic diet.

1 year of food production experience in a hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility, Military or correctional facility setting.

Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment may require submission of criminal history reports.

You must pass a background investigation.

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.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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

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