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CookBus Driver

Dunwoody, GA · On-site

$15.25 - $21/hr

Responsibilities Kitchen Duties Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks in accordance with CACFP/Food Program guidelines. Maintain accurate food counts and inventory records. Order food and ...

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How much do cacfp food program jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for cacfp food program in the United States is $90,556.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the CACFP Food Program?

The CACFP Food Program, or Child and Adult Care Food Program, is a federal initiative administered by the USDA that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults in day care settings. It aims to improve the quality of daycare and make it more affordable for low-income families by ensuring access to balanced, healthy food. The program operates in child care centers, family child care homes, adult day care centers, and afterschool programs across the United States.

What are typical daily responsibilities for someone working in a CACFP Food Program role?

In a CACFP Food Program position, your daily tasks often include planning and preparing nutritious meals and snacks that meet federal guidelines, maintaining accurate records of food served and attendance, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. You may also be responsible for conducting food inventory, collaborating with staff to coordinate meal times, and participating in audits or reviews by regulatory agencies. Clear communication and attention to detail are essential, as you’ll frequently interact with team members, children, and sometimes parents to promote healthy eating habits.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CACFP Food Program administrator, and why are they important?

To excel as a CACFP Food Program Administrator, you need knowledge of nutrition guidelines, program regulations, and compliance standards, often supported by experience in food service management or a related degree. Familiarity with USDA CACFP software, menu planning tools, and reporting systems is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial for managing paperwork, training staff, and ensuring regulatory compliance. These skills and qualities are vital to maintain program integrity, meet government requirements, and support the nutritional well-being of participants.

What is the difference between Cacfp Food Program vs Child Nutrition Program Coordinator?

AspectCacfp Food ProgramChild Nutrition Program Coordinator
CertificationsTypically requires food service and nutrition knowledge, sometimes certifications in food safetyRequires similar certifications, often including food safety and nutrition credentials
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in childcare centers, schools, or community programsInvolves overseeing multiple programs, including meal planning and compliance in educational settings
Employer & IndustryChildcare providers, community organizations, schoolsSchool districts, educational institutions, community agencies

The Cacfp Food Program focuses on managing federal meal reimbursement for childcare providers, while the Child Nutrition Program Coordinator oversees broader nutrition programs in schools and community settings. Both roles require knowledge of nutrition standards and compliance but differ in scope and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Cacfp Food Program job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 29% Full Time, and 71% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $90,556 per year, or $43.5 per hour.

Food Program Outreach Representative

Clovis, NM • On-site

Chicanos Por La Causa
Non-Profits • 501 - 1,000 employees

Other

Posted 8 days ago


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8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Job description

Make a difference beyond the table! Join the CPLC CACFP Outreach team!
The CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) is a USDA federal program that pays for healthy meals and snacks at homes that serve children up to age 13 and adults that receive in home care or are functionally impaired. The CACFP follows the government guidelines for healthy eating. Benefits of healthy eating are:
This will be a work from home position with expected daily travel throughout the region and more specifically to Portales, Fort Sumner, Santa Rosa and Tucumcari.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a government food program and/or working with home care providers.
HOW WILL MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE?
You will be conducting home visits to ensure that providers are feeding the children based on the USDA food regulations.
You will be responsible for recruiting home childcare providers in establishing a monthly claim to assist the provider in reimbursement for their food program.
You will be responsible for ensuring that home providers meet United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requirements.
WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FOOD PROGRAM OUTREACH REPRESENTATIVE?
  • Quality/Compliance: Achieving a standard of excellence with our work processes and outcomes, honoring CPLC- NM policies and all regulatory requirements;
  • Customer focus: Striving for high customer satisfaction, going out of our way to be helpful and pleasant, making it as easy as possible on the customer or client, rather than on self, department, or organization;
  • Communication: Balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed;
  • Considerate: Being helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment;
  • Initiative: Taking ownership of our work, doing what is needed without being asked, following through;
  • Efficiency and Continuous Improvement: Planning ahead, managing time well, being on time, being cost conscious, thinking of better ways to do things;
  • Coach ability: Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement;
  • Safety: Comply with and actively support all workplace safety policies and practices;
  • Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems;
  • Team Player: Able to work collaboratively with others in the organization, and to work well with diverse groups of people and gain and maintain respect of others, both inside and outside of CPLC-NM.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
  • High School Diploma or GED and two (2) progressive years of experience in general office procedures and customer service.
  • Social services and accounting background experience is a plus.
  • Bilingual a plus but not required.

Other requirements:
  • Must have a valid Driver's License and be insurable.
  • Certifications may be required as position mandates.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reach out. Empower families. Make an impact. Apply TODAY!
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster
California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right's Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

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