CACFP Compliance & Training Specialist

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a part-time CACFP administrative coordinator to support the Early Learning and Nutrition Services programs in Tacoma, WA. The role focuses on coordinating daily CACFP tasks and ensuring compliance with USDA and OSPI rules, with additional duties supporting CEP and other Nutrition Services programs.

The position emphasizes documentation, staff trainings, data entry, and recordkeeping, with strong organizational and communication skills essential for success in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• At least two years of administrative support experience in school nutrition or related programs.
• Familiarity with CACFP or USDA child nutrition program requirements preferred.
• Experience in a school district, early learning program, or public agency highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supports CACFP daily administrative operations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintains CACFP paperwork and enrollment/eligibility records with accuracy.
• Conducts CACFP monitoring visits and ensures proper documentation of findings and follow-up actions.
• Plans and leads CACFP staff trainings, including onboarding and refresher trainings.
• Collaborates with site staff to ensure accurate POS meal counting and roster reviews.
• Updates site calendars, meal service times, and WINS system entries; keeps records and communication logs.
• Prepares data for audits, OSPI reviews, and CACFP renewals.
• Participates in quarterly program reviews to identify training needs and update procedures.
• Spends 25–50% of time supporting other Nutrition Services programs (CNEEB processing, eligibility docs, etc.).

Skills

CACFP knowledge

Recordkeeping

Microsoft Office

Staff training

Education

Associate degree in nutrition or related field

Coursework in nutrition/public health

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a part-time CACFP administrative coordinator to support the Early Learning and Nutrition Services programs in Tacoma, WA. The role focuses on coordinating daily CACFP tasks and ensuring compliance with USDA and OSPI rules, with additional duties supporting CEP and other Nutrition Services programs.

The position emphasizes documentation, staff trainings, data entry, and recordkeeping, with strong organizational and communication skills essential for success in a