Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Chester

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Corrections Food Service Instructor - SCI Chester

Salary

$44,753.00 - $88,067.00 Annually

Location

Delaware County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2024-89701

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR CHS Food Svcs

Opening Date

07/22/2024

Closing Date

7/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

81510

Position Number

00243742

Union

PSCOA

Bargaining Unit

H1

Pay Group

CO35

Bureau / Division Code

00112270

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Chester

Worksite Address

500 E. 4th Street

City

Chester, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19013

Contact Name

James Torres

Contact Phone

717.705.4512

Contact Email

[email protected]

Description

Benefits

Questions

THE POSITION

If you have the drive and passion for the food service industry and are interested in sharing your enthusiasm with others, this is the opportunity that you have been waiting for! The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Chester is seeking a Corrections Food Service Instructor to join our amazing team of instructors. This valuable position leads inmate workers in food service operations.

Join the Department of Corrections in their mission to reduce criminal behavior by providing individualized treatment and education to offenders, resulting in successful community reintegration through accountability and positive change. Apply today and discover all that a challenging and rewarding career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you!

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 preparation, production, service, and baking. You will ensure proper control over inmates by enforcing custody and security regulations, as well as inspect all food service areas, equipment, and food for conformance with established safety and sanitation standards. By recycling leftover food into useable food products, you will reduce the environmental and financial impact of our operations.

If you are an experienced food service professional and are looking to bring your culinary expertise to 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 (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00243742) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 40 hours per week

Work hours are 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with 30-minute lunch.

Work week will consist of rotating days, weekends, and holidays.

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 $44,753.00 (before taxes).

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:

You must successfully complete basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

You must pass a background investigation.

This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

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 [email protected] .

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 also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

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