Nutritionist

Plat Du Jour Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 55,104,000; Part time

Job summary

Plat du Jour is seeking a part‑time Nutritionist to develop, verify, and maintain FDA/USDA-compliant Nutrition Facts labels for all PDJ products. You will ensure accurate nutrient content and allergen declarations across current and rotating menus, updating labels as recipes evolve through R&D and new product introductions.

The role requires hands-on label creation experience, proficiency with nutrient analysis software, and strong knowledge of 21 CFR Part 101.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with nutrition label creation for packaged foods.
• Proficient in nutrient analysis software and FDA/USDA labeling.
• Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 101 labeling requirements.
• Experience updating labels when recipes change or new products are developed.

Responsibilities

• Develop FDA-compliant Nutrition Facts labels for all PDJ products, current and new.
• Calculate and verify nutrient values using approved software and USDA databases.
• Ensure labels comply with FDA 21 CFR Part 101 incl. serving size, DV, declarations, allergen statements.
• Review and update labels when formulations or portions change.
• Maintain organized library of nutrition data and label files.

Skills

Nutrient analysis software

FDA/USDA labeling compliance

Allergen labeling

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

USDA nutrient databases

Job description

Description

About Plat du Jour (PDJ)

Plat du Jour (PDJ) is a precision meal platform producing high-quality, ready-to-eat meals and components at scale. PDJ operates at the intersection of culinary excellence and operational discipline, combining chef-driven food with the consistency, structure, and efficiency of a food manufacturing environment. Accurate, compliant, and consumer-friendly nutrition labeling is a core component of our product quality and regulatory compliance — and this role is the person responsible for getting it right on every SKU we produce.

Position Overview

PDJ is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented part-time Nutritionist to develop, verify, and maintain FDA and USDA -compliant nutrition facts labels for all products in our current and rotating menu lineup. This role is responsible for ensuring that every PDJ product label accurately reflects its nutritional content in accordance with applicable federal labeling regulations, and that all nutrition data is updated as recipes change, ingredients shift, or new products are introduced.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with nutrition label creation for packaged or prepared foods, is proficient in nutrient analysis software, and understands FDA and USDA food labeling requirements under 21 CFR Part 101. This is a part‑time, project‑oriented role with ongoing responsibilities tied to PDJ's menus and new product development through Research & Development.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Nutrition Label Development & Compliance

• Develop accurate, FDA-compliant Nutrition Facts labels for all PDJ products, including current menu items and any new products introduced through Research & Development
• Calculate and verify nutrient values for each recipe using approved nutrient analysis software and USDA nutrient databases
• Ensure all nutrition labels comply with FDA labeling regulations under 21 CFR Part 101, including serving size, daily value percentages, required nutrient declarations, and allergen statements
• Review and update existing nutrition labels whenever recipe formulations, ingredients, or portion sizes change
• Maintain a complete, organized library of nutrition facts data and label files for all current and archived PDJ products
• Verify label accuracy prior to any new product launch or menu rotation to ensure compliance before products reach customers

Menu & R&D Support

• Partner with the Production Manager / Sous Chef and Research & Development Chef to obtain accurate recipe formulations, ingredient specifications, and portion weights for all products requiring nutritional analysis
• Analyze and produce nutrition facts data for all recipes on PDJ menu sku, updating labels on a rolling basis as the menu cycles
• Support the R&D Chef in evaluating the nutritional profile of new recipes during development, providing label data in advance of production approval
• Flag any significant nutritional changes in updated or reformulated recipes to the R&D Chef and leadership

Ingredient & Allergen Accuracy

• Review ingredient lists for accuracy, completeness, and correct allergen declarations in coordination with Procurement and Production
• Ensure all major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) are properly declared on all product labels in compliance with FALCPA and FASTER Act requirements
• Partner with the Quality Assurance Manager to align allergen labeling with the facility's allergen control program and cross-contact protocols
• Communicate any ingredient substitutions or formulation changes that may affect allergen declarations to the QA Manager and Production team promptly

Documentation & Recordkeeping

• Maintain organized and current nutrition label records for all PDJ SKUs, including version history and dates of revision
• Document the data sources, software, and methodology used for each nutritional analysis to support regulatory review or third‑party audit needs
• Support label review processes for any co‑manufacturing, retail, or wholesale product lines as PDJ's product portfolio expands
• Perform other duties as assigned