Nutritionist

Caterlink LTD; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A school food solutions provider is seeking a Nutritionist to support all aspects of school food, focusing on special diet menus, educational sessions, and nutritional audits. This role is ideal for a qualified nutritionist passionate about children's nutrition. The position involves a mix of home-based work and travel to schools across the Midlands. Candidates should have a BSc in Nutrition or Dietetics and be an Associate Registered Nutritionist. An interest in food allergies and schooling is desirable.

Qualifications

• Qualified nutritionist with interest in children's nutrition and school food.
• Experience in managing allergy information and handling sensitive queries.
• Ability to travel and deliver educational sessions in schools.

Responsibilities

• Create special diet menus for children with allergies.
• Check menu compliance with School Food Standards.
• Conduct nutritional audits in schools.
• Deliver nutrition education sessions to students.
• Manage parent queries regarding special diets.

Skills

Nutritional analysis system experience

Numeric and analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Passion for nutrition research

Organised and self-motivated

Education

BSc in Nutrition or Dietetics

Associate Registered Nutritionist

Tools

Saffron

Job description

Caterlink is the education sector catering specialist. For over 20 years the company has delivered fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at primary schools, secondary schools, and colleges across the UK. Our fresh food policy is the foundation of our success and growth in the market coupled with a desire to truly deliver on the promises we make to our clients and support our site based teams.

Caterlink is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be obtained for this role.

Caterlink strives to always provide a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our teams where every individual is treated with respect, integrity and as the opportunity to grow and be treated equally and with fairness at all times.

Job Description

Job Title: Nutritionist

Salary: From £28k

Responsible to: Director of Nutrition

Location: Midlands - a mixture of working from home or the office, and travel around Caterlink schools and offices

Overall purpose of the role: To help support the team with all aspects of school food - from creating special diet menus, delivering education sessions and undertaking projects around public health. The successful candidate should be a qualified nutritionist, with an interest in children's nutrition and school food. The role will be home-based however regular travel will be required to deliver training, lessons or attend meetings.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support with creating a wide range of special diet menus for children with allergies and intolerances
• Support with checking menus are compliant to the School Food Standards
• Undertakenutritional audits within Caterlink schools
• Deliver nutrition education sessions within Caterlink schools
• Manage school and parent queries around special diet through the nutrition inbox
• Manage sensitive pupil allergy information and medical evidence in line with GDPR regulations
• Attend parent or school special diet meetings, online or in person
• BSc in Nutrition or Dietetics or equivalent
• At least Associate Registered Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition or equivalent
• Experience in working with people with allergies and intolerances is desirable
• Experience using nutritional analysis system such as Saffron
• Numeric and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written confirmation skills
• Professional, organised and self-motivated
• Passion for keeping up to date with research and changes in legislation
• Ability to manage a busy inbox efficiently, and work to deadlines

To apply – please send a copy of your cover letter and CV.

Qualifications

• BSc in Nutrition or Dietetics or equivalent
• At least Associate Registered Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition or equivalent

Additional Information

If you are interested in this job, please attach a CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be suited for the role. Please also confirm if you have the right to work in the UK.

This job will involve weekly travel around various schools within the area.