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Corrections Food Service Supervisor - SCI Coal Township

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Corrections

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$51,868 - $104,716

per year

Closes

April 18, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of staff and inmates in a prison to prepare, serve, and manage large-scale meals, ensuring everything meets safety and health standards.

It's perfect for someone with hands-on experience in institutional or restaurant food operations who wants to supervise others in a structured environment focused on rehabilitation.

The role offers a stable government position with benefits, but requires working shifts in a secure facility without remote options.

Key Requirements

  • One year as a Corrections Food Service Instructor or equivalent
  • Three years in food preparation, production, or service in institutional settings, restaurants, or large-scale operations, including one year of lead work
  • Equivalent combination of experience and training with at least one year in a lead role
  • Ability to supervise staff and maintain discipline among inmate workers
  • Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and compliance standards in food service
  • Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA
  • Full-time availability for rotating shifts (e.g., 4:30 AM-12:30 PM or 12:00 PM-8:00 PM)

Full Job Description

Do you want to take your food service career to the next level in a meaningful role?

The State Correctional Institution at SCI Coal Township is seeking an energetic, motivated person with experience in the food service industry to serve within our dietary department as a Corrections Food Service Supervisor.

This supervisory work overseeing staff and inmates involved in the instruction and performance of routine and specialized tasks in our facility’s food service operation is key for ensuring that the individuals committed to our care have access to the healthy fuel they need to create lasting, positive change in their lives.

Apply and make a difference with us today!


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Requirements

As a Corrections Food Service Supervisor, you will perform supervisory work over large-scale food preparation and food serving area on an assigned shift in a correctional institution.

Your responsibilities will involve supervising, coordinating, inspecting, and evaluating the work performed in preparation, production, serving, baking, meat cutting, and sanitation.

This includes supervising Food Service personnel and maintaining order and discipline among inmate workers, as well as ensuring compliance with established safety and sanitation standards.

You will also establish work procedures, schedule work and allocate staff to meet time requirements, and maintain records and reports relating to menu, recipes, orders, requisitions, inventory, food service personnel, and inmate help.


If you have the required experience and are interested in starting a rewarding career with the Commonwealth, the Department of Corrections wants to talk to 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
  • Shift assignment will be determined. 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM or 4:30 AM - 12:30 PM, with rotating schedule and days off.
  • This position is eligible for full benefits at age 50 or 55.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,868 (before taxes).
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year of experience as a Corrections Food Service Instructor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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.


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.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 4/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/13/2026

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