TOP 10 REASONS TO BECOME A CDM, CFPP

EARN MOREThose who are certified generally command a higher salary ($53,116.00 is the average full-time salary for a CDM, CFPP) (2018)

CAREER ADVANCEMENTMany CDM, CFPP also hold Associate, Bachelors and Master’s degrees.

HIGH DEMANDIt is estimated that the majority of current CDM, CFPP’s will retire in the next 10 years and demand for the CDM, CFPP will increase.

WORK ENVIRONMENT47% of CDM, CFPP work in nursing homes and 22% work in hospitals, in turn, they earn the highest salaries in the industry.

SUPERVISORY ADVANCEMENTCDM, CFPPs who supervise more employees earn higher wages.

BUYING POWEROver 25% of CDM, CFPP’s reported managing a budget of $200,000 - $500,000.

NAT’L. RECOGNITIONThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) now lists the CDM, CFPP as the primary qualification for the Director of Food and Nutrition Services in LTC facilities.

GROWING JOB MARKETThe fastest growing segment of the market is in senior living, however, CDM, CFPP’s are also found in correctional facilities, schools and the military.

INDUSTRY LEADERSThe CDM, CFPP credentials signify competence in menu development and management, food purchas-ing, food safety & sanitation, nutrition principles, documenting nutrition information, & other foodservice management tasks like hiring, budgeting, marketing, and team building.

PROFESSIONAL COLLEAGUESWhen you become a CDM, CFPP you join over 15,000 CDM, CFPP professionals in the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Profession-als (ANFP) and have access to thousands of industry leaders