Nutritionist Maternity Cover

BM Caterers; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative contract catering company is seeking an experienced Nutritionist for maternity cover. In this key role, you will inspire culinary teams to create nutritious, seasonal menus while ensuring compliance with nutritional legislation. You will also develop training programs to enhance nutritional knowledge among staff and clients. This position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact the company's success and culture. With a focus on high standards and creativity, this role is perfect for someone passionate about food and nutrition.

Benefits

Annual day off for your birthday

Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs

Fully funded development courses

Discounts and cashback at retail outlets

Cycle-to-work scheme

Paid day off for volunteering

Free lunch daily

Access to Mental Health Charter App

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Paid leave for fertility treatments

Qualifications

• Proven success in menu compilation within a comparable sector.
• Experience in contract or catering services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the Exec chef to create nutritious menus that are healthy.
• Ensure all legal requirements regarding allergens and nutritional info are met.
• Deliver workshops to promote nutritional knowledge.

Skills

Nutrition

Food Safety Level 2

Health and Safety Level 2

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Nutritics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

Tools

Nutritics

Job description

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We’re a multi award-winning contract catering company, serving over 45,500 satisfied customers daily. 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 to create nutritious menus that are healthy, seasonal, and local whenever possible.
• Ensure 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 to improve nutritional knowledge for both customers and employees.
• Support the Exec chef teams in producing high-quality food by showcasing and improving nutritional menu management and knowledge.
• Participate in developing new recipes and concepts, guiding the nutritional and balanced aspects of content.

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

Need to do

• Support the evaluation of food strategies to meet future nutritional requirements, enabling sales and contract growth.
• Analyze recipes on all company platforms for macro and micro nutrients, making recommendations and adjustments.
• Recommend creative food propositions that align with client wishes, providing full nutritional analysis where needed.
• Monitor the recipe system for accuracy, correct labelling, and upload new nutritional concepts.
• Ensure menus, marketing, and statements comply with legal parameters, especially health claims.
• Stay updated on nutritional legislation and maintain relevant memberships in nutritional bodies.
• Communicate recognition and achievements for chefs and teams in conjunction with Operations and HR.
• Disseminate timely nutritional information via internal platforms to enhance knowledge and benefits.

Deliver workshops and training to promote nutritional knowledge.

Qualification

• Proven success in menu compilation within a comparable sector or organization of similar size.
• 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 IT skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience managing nutritional e-platforms, particularly “Nutritics,” is an advantage.

Need to be

• Trustworthy and discreet.
• Strong client-facing presentation skills for high-level discussions.
• Committed to developing skills and knowledge.
• Analytical with confidence in making recommendations.
• Passionate about food and high standards.
• Customer-focused.
• Excellent communicator.
• Flexible, problem solver, resilient, and a team player.
• Knowledgeable about current food and ingredient trends.
• Creative, passionate, and inspiring.

Ability to work independently.

Our Benefits Include

• An 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.
• Paid day off for volunteering (“Freedom Friday”).
• Free lunch daily.
• Access to Mental Health Charter App.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits.
• Paid leave for fertility treatments.
• Grandparent leave for new arrivals.

Explore all benefits and more on the BM Caterers website.