Nutritionist Maternity Cover

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company seeks an experienced Nutritionist to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you will inspire culinary creativity while ensuring compliance with nutritional standards. Your expertise will shape menus that prioritize health and seasonal ingredients, contributing to the overall success of the business. You'll lead initiatives to enhance nutritional knowledge among clients and employees, participate in creative recipe development, and oversee adherence to health regulations. If you are passionate about food and nutrition and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual day off for your birthday

Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs

Fully funded development courses

Discounts at retail and leisure outlets

Cycle-to-work scheme

Paid day off to volunteer

Free lunch daily

Access to Mental Health Charter App

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Paid leave for fertility treatments

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in menu compilation and nutritional analysis.
• Experience in contract catering services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspire teams to create nutritious menus and oversee legal compliance.
• Conduct recipe analysis and recommend nutritional improvements.

Skills

Menu Compilation

Nutritional Analysis

Client Presentation Skills

IT Proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Food Safety

Health and Safety

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

Tools

Nutritics

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We’re a multi award-winning contract catering company, with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nutritionist - Maternity Cover to join our team.

Role and Context

You will be a key member of the leadership team, contributing to the overall success and culture of the business.

• Inspire the Exec chef and development team, along with the wider chef team, to create nutritious menus that are healthy, seasonal, and local whenever possible.
• Ensure and oversee all legal requirements, including allergens, nutritional info, calorie counts, and Natasha Law procedures, are realized and delivered across the company.
• Create and deliver a learning platform for both customers and employees to enhance nutritional knowledge.
• Support the Exec chef teams in producing excellent food for all occasions by showcasing and improving nutritional menu management and knowledge.
• Participate in the creative team during the development of new recipes and concepts to guide nutritional balance and content.

Oversee policy development regarding the healthy eating strategy, coordinating adherence across marketing, social media, purchasing, and recipe development.

Need to do

• Support in evaluating food strategies that meet future nutritional requirements, enabling sales and contract growth.
• Conduct recipe analysis on all company-owned/licensed platforms, detailing macro and micro nutrients, and making recommendations.
• Recommend creative food propositions that align with client wishes, providing full nutritional analysis where needed.
• Monitor the recipe system for accuracy, correct labeling, and upload new nutritional concepts.
• Ensure menu, marketing, and health statements comply with legal standards, especially regarding health claims.
• Stay updated on nutritional legislation, maintain relevant memberships, and communicate updates as necessary.
• Recognize and communicate team achievements in conjunction with Operations and HR.
• Distribute nutritional knowledge via internal platforms and deliver workshops/training.

Qualification

• Proven track record in successful menu compilation in a comparable sector or organization.
• Desirable: Experience in contract or catering services.

Skills/Knowledge

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or equivalent with at least 5 years of experience.
• Food Safety Level 2 minimum.
• Health and Safety Level 2 minimum.
• Proficient in IT tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience managing nutritional e-platforms, especially Nutritics, is advantageous.

Need to be

• Trustworthy and confidential.
• Strong client-facing presentation skills, capable of leading discussions in sales and client environments.
• Committed to developing trade skills.
• Analytical, confident in preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Inspired by food and high standards.
• Customer satisfaction focused.
• Effective communicator and role model.
• Flexible in approach.
• Problem solver, resilient, and tenacious.
• Team player.
• Knowledgeable about cutting-edge food and ingredients.
• Creative, passionate, and inspiring.
• Ability to work independently.

Benefits include

• Annual day off for your birthday.
• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs.
• Fully funded development courses from levels 2 to 7.
• Discounts and cashback at retail and leisure outlets.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Freedom Friday – paid day off to volunteer.
• Free lunch daily.
• Access to Mental Health Charter App 24/7.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits.
• Paid leave for fertility treatments.
• Grandparent leave for supporting new arrivals.

Explore all benefits and more by visiting BM Caterers' website.