CACFP Specialist

Summary / Objective

The CACFP Specialist handles incoming telephone calls related to meal services and review records, performs filing, duplicating, and assembling of materials, and assists in record keeping and data entry related to the CACFP program. Completes monthly reports and checks on the accuracy of all center inventory, meal counts, eligibility forms, and menu compliance.

Essential Functions

• Completes budget forms and assists in completion of grant submission for reimbursement to the CACFP.
• Remains aware of all rules and forms needed to document compliance with USDA meal counts; assists in staff training and monitoring.
• Reviews menu services to food purchase to classroom attendance.
• Assists nutritionist with feedback and menu distribution.
• Prepares specifications for purchases / researches price comparisons.
• Completes assignments such as payroll verification and other office tasks as assigned from the finance department related to the CACFP, Head Start, or indirect.
• Performs other duties, as may be required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

Competencies

• Successful experience working in a team setting.
• Ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement position requirements.
• Experience successfully working with a culturally diverse staff and clients.
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient use of computer applications, including word processing, data-entry into web-based software applications, and email communication.
• Maintain confidentiality, respecting the rights of children, families, and staff.

Education and Experience

Minimum qualifications include:

• A High School Diploma or GED
• Familiarity with child care center needs and requirements

Desired qualifications include:

• An Associate’s degree in business / technology

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting is required.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.

Position Type and Expected Work Hours

This position is a full-time, year-round non-exempt position scheduled to work 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Some overnight travel may be required for training events. Occasional weekend work may be required.