Reference #: 4466125 THE POSITION Are you skilled in the food service field and would like an opportunity to share your knowledge of the industry to help inmates develop a trade while they are incarcerated? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution Mahanoy is seeking energetic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated people with the required experience to work as Corrections Food Service Instructors. Apply today and learn how this exciting public service career can allow you to help to reduce criminal behavior by providing individualized education to offenders so that they can integrate into the community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you function as lead worker by assigning, participating in, and reviewing routine and specialized tasks performed by inmates in the areas of food preparation, production, service, and baking. You are required to ensure proper control over inmates by enforcing custody and security regulations. Also, you are responsible for inspecting all food service areas, equipment, and food for conformance with established safety and sanitation standards. In addition, you are responsible for planning and reviewing inmate work assignments, conducting performance evaluations, and maintaining inmate work records.

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-hour work week Work hours are rotating shifts, Sunday through Saturday, each with a 30-minute lunch. 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 Requirement:

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

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. 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 advan e 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.