CACFP Compliance Specialist

Healthy Plate Solutions; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthy Plate Solutions in Sugar Land, TX is seeking a CACFP Compliance Specialist to oversee program adherence at participating child care centers. The role is full-time and on-site, including site visits, documentation reviews, and ensuring accurate meal counts and enrollment records.

You will deliver technical assistance, prepare compliance reports, support corrective actions, and maintain organized files in line with TDA and organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CACFP or similar federally funded child nutrition programs, including regulatory requirements, documentation standards, and audit processes.
• Experience with compliance monitoring, quality assurance, or program oversight in a nonprofit, government, education, or childcare setting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple sites, deadlines, and detailed records accurately.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain regulations clearly, provide training, and build professional relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with basic office software (e.g., Microsoft Office or Google Workspace), data entry, and electronic record management.
• Ability to work on-site in Sugar Land, TX, conduct visits to participating centers, and adapt to changing priorities and program needs.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to equitable access to nutritious meals for children and adults.
• Preferred: Experience in childcare, nutrition, social services, or public health; bilingual skills in English and another language.
• Preferred education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Education, Social Services, or a related discipline)

Responsibilities

• Monitor child care centers for adherence to CACFP regulations, including reviewing documentation, meal counts, menus, and enrollment records.
• Conduct on-site visits, provide technical assistance, and deliver training to participating centers on program requirements and best practices in nutrition compliance.
• Prepare compliance reports, support corrective action plans, and maintain organized files in accordance with TDA and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with internal team members to improve processes, address compliance risks, and support successful participation in CACFP.

Skills

CACFP knowledge

Compliance monitoring

Organization

Communication

Office software

On-site visits

Bilingual (optional)

Education

Nutrition degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Company Description

Healthy Plate Solutions is a sponsor of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in the State of Texas. The organization operates under contract with the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to support child care centers in accessing and managing CACFP participation. Healthy Plate Solutions provides guidance, training, and oversight to help centers meet program requirements and offer nutritious meals to children and adults. Team members work closely with child care providers and state partners to promote compliance, quality, and food security. The organization values integrity, service, and collaboration in supporting community-based nutrition programs.

Role Description

The CACFP Compliance Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Sugar Land, TX. This role is responsible for monitoring child care centers for adherence to CACFP regulations, including reviewing documentation, meal counts, menus, and enrollment records for accuracy and completeness. The specialist conducts on-site visits, provides technical assistance, and delivers training to participating centers on program requirements, recordkeeping, and best practices in nutrition compliance. Daily tasks include communicating with providers by phone, email, and in person, preparing compliance reports, supporting corrective action plans, and maintaining organized files in accordance with TDA and organizational standards. The role also collaborates with internal team members to improve processes, address compliance risks, and support successful participation in the CACFP.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CACFP or similar federally funded child nutrition programs, including regulatory requirements, documentation standards, and audit processes.
• Experience with compliance monitoring, quality assurance, or program oversight in a nonprofit, government, education, or childcare setting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple sites, deadlines, and detailed records accurately.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain regulations clearly, provide training, and build professional relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with basic office software (e.g., Microsoft Office or Google Workspace), data entry, and electronic record management.
• Ability to work on-site in Sugar Land, TX, conduct visits to participating centers, and adapt to changing priorities and program needs.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to equitable access to nutritious meals for children and adults.
• Preferred: Experience in childcare, nutrition, social services, or public health; familiarity with Texas Department of Agriculture processes; bilingual skills in English and another language.
• Preferred education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (such as Nutrition, Public Health, Education, Social Services, or a related discipline) or equivalent combination of training and experience.