What are the responsibilities and job description for the Institutional Trade Instructor 1, Cooking position at New Jersey Department of Corrections?
TITLE:
Institutional Trade Instructor 1, Cooking
SALARY RANGE:
$55,078.57 - $80,113.17
POSTING NO.:
230-26
ISSUE DATE: 8/14/2026
CLOSING DATE: 9/14/2026
LOCATION: Northern State Prison, Food Services – Newark, NJ
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under supervision of a supervisory officer in a correctional facility in the Department of Corrections trains inmates in the work activities in the areas of food preparation, cooking, baking, meat cutting, pot washing, dishwashing, and the serving of food; does related duties.
REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in the areas of food preparation and processing including but not limited to cooking, baking, meat cutting, pot washing, dishwashing, and the serving of food in a commercial or institution kitchen.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Newark residents receive first hiring preference.
BENEFIT(S)*
*Pursuant to the State/Department’s policy, procedures and/or guidelines.
Joining the second largest department in the State of New Jersey offers many benefits to acknowledge the hard work, dedication and leadership of staff members. Statewide benefits include:
· Alternate Work Week available for some positions
· Telework available for some positions
· Deferred Compensation
· Paid Time Off
· 13 State Holidays
· Health and Life Insurance
· Pet Insurance available through certain plans
· Flexible and Health Savings Accounts (FSA)/(HSA)
· Tuition Reimbursement
· Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
· Up to $250 in rewards for exercising
· Gym membership discounts
· Diversity & Inclusion events
· Workplace security, health and safety
· Incarcerated Person empowerment and rehabilitation
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please include resume and copy of transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), certification(s), and/or license(s), if applicable, in your response. Posting title and number must be included in the subject line of your email. All attachments must be sent in PDF or word format only. Additionally, you must provide your email address. To be considered, responses must be postmarked no later than closing date.
Emailed resumes are to be sent only to:
DOC_OHR-Region8@doc.nj.gov
Forward Response To:
Megan Cardinale
Region 8 Personnel Services
Northern State Prison
168 Frontage Road
Newark, NJ 07114
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,078.57 - $80,113.17 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you certify that you meet the requirements of the position?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,079 - $80,113