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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Mahanoy in Pennsylvania
Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Mahanoy
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Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Mahanoy
Salary
$46,986.00 - $94,660.00 Annually
Location
Schuylkill County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2024-11805
Department
Department of Corrections
Division
CR SCI Mahanoy
Opening Date
11/12/2024
Closing Date
11/16/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
81510
Position Number
00208848
Union
PSCOA
Bargaining Unit
H1
Pay Group
CO35
Bureau / Division Code
00114800
Bureau / Division
State Correctional Institution at Mahanoy
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
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you passionate about the food service industry and excited to inspire others? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy, is seeking a Corrections Food Service Instructor to join our dynamic team. In this impactful role, you will lead inmate workers in various food service operations, playing a crucial part in their development. By applying today, you can help us fulfill our mission of reducing criminal behavior through personalized education and treatment while promoting successful reintegration into the community through accountability and positive transformation. Don’t miss the chance to make a difference!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will oversee food service tasks and provide vocational training to inmates. Your responsibilities include teaching inmates 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. Your 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.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00208848) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
Work hours to be determined at time of hire, Sunday through Saturday
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,986.00 (before taxes).
Y ou 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 willnotbe 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
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.
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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.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
How many years of full-time 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 do you possess?
2 years or more
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How much college coursework have you completed in Foods, Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service, Institutional Management or a related field?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
60 credits or more
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
