Corrections Food Service Supervisor - SCI Phoenix
Job details
- Location
- Collegeville, Pennsylvania
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $53,036 - $107,095/yr
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
THE POSITION
Are you ready to lead a busy food service operation while helping maintain a safe and efficient correctional environment? As a Corrections Food Service Supervisor with the Department of Corrections, you will guide staff and inmate workers through daily food service activities that support institution operations at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix. Your leadership will help ensure meals are prepared safely, accurately, and according to established standards. Bring your experience and dedication to a position where your work makes a meaningful difference every day.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will supervise food service operations within a state correctional institution and help ensure daily activities meet operational, safety, and sanitation requirements. You will coordinate staff, oversee inmate workers, monitor resources, and support secure and efficient food service functions. As a Corrections Food Service Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:
- Staff Supervision: Direct subordinate staff and inmate workers in routine and specialized food service activities
- Training Support: Provide orientation, instruction, and guidance on regulations, job expectations, safety practices, dietary preparation requirements, and food waste reduction
- Safety Oversight: Inspect food service areas, equipment, and food supplies to maintain sanitation and safety standards
- Resource Management: Review census information, monitor food availability, and recommend approval or disapproval of food, supply, and equipment requisitions
- Operational Coordination: Plan staffing coverage, prepare required reports, maintain records, and support tool inventory and production tracking
- Security Monitoring: Search inmates and work areas for contraband and maintain security within assigned work locations
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 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Regular days off will be determined upon hire.
- 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:
- One year of experience as a Corrections Food Service Instructor; or
- Three 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, which included one year of lead work experience; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training, which included one year of lead work experience.
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.
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 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. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
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.
Benefits
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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
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*Eligibility rules apply.
Supplemental Questions
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- 3 years or more
- 2 but less than 3 years
- 1 but less than 2 years
- Less than 1 year
- None
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 visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
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.
- 120 credits or more
- 90 but less than 120 credits
- 60 but less than 90 credits
- 30 but less than 60 credits
- Less than 30 credits
- None
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov