Remote Catering Menu Developer & Nutritional Analyst

Placements24; Centurion; Híbrido; ZAR 420.000 - 660.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote

Flexible working hours

Professional development resources

Long-term contract potential

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Catering Menu Developer & Nutritional Analyst to design and refine catering menus from home, ensuring nutrition alignment and client satisfaction. The role emphasizes creativity, accuracy, and independent work within a global remote team.

Requirements include a nutrition-related degree and 5+ years in menu development or analysis, with strong research and communication skills. The position offers fully remote work and flexible hours.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in menu development, culinary arts, or nutritional analysis.
• Strong understanding of nutritional science and dietary guidelines.
• Proficiency with nutritional analysis software and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Develop innovative catering menus for events and dietary needs in a remote-first model.
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional analysis for all menu items (macros, micros, calories).
• Ensure compliance with dietary laws, guidelines, and customer requirements (e.g., vegan, gluten-free).
• Create detailed recipe cards and preparation guides for kitchen teams.
• Research trends in food and nutrition to inform menu development.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to align menus with promotions.
• Manage the menu database and ensure data accuracy.
• Provide nutritional consultations to clients as needed.
• Optimize menus for scalability and efficient prep.

Conocimientos

Nutritional science

Dietary guidelines

Food safety principles

Nutritional analysis software

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Culinary Arts, or related field

Herramientas

Nutritional analysis software

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the online food service and virtual catering space, is seeking a talented Remote Catering Menu Developer & Nutritional Analyst. This fully remote position is ideal for a culinary professional with a strong background in menu creation, recipe development, and a deep understanding of nutritional science and dietary requirements. You will be instrumental in designing and refining catering menus for a diverse online clientele, ensuring they are not only appealing and delicious but also meet specific nutritional guidelines and dietary restrictions. This role requires creativity, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within a virtual team environment. You will shape the future of our client's digital food offerings from your home office, contributing significantly to customer satisfaction and business growth across various regions. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in a cutting-edge, location-independent role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop innovative, appealing, and cost-effective catering menus for a wide range of events and dietary needs, suitable for a remote-first service model.
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional analysis for all menu items, calculating macronutrients, micronutrients, and calories.
• Ensure all menu items comply with relevant dietary laws, health guidelines, and customer-specific requirements (e.g., vegan, gluten-free, low-carb).
• Create detailed recipe cards and preparation guides for kitchen teams, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Research emerging food trends, ingredients, and nutritional science to inform menu development.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to align menu offerings with promotional strategies.
• Manage the menu database, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Provide nutritional consultations and advice to clients as needed.
• Optimize menu items for scalability and efficient preparation in various catering environments.
• Stay updated on food technology advancements and their application in remote catering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in menu development, culinary arts, or nutritional analysis, preferably with experience in catering or food service management.
• Strong understanding of nutritional science, dietary guidelines, and food safety principles.
• Proven ability to create appealing and diverse menus that cater to various dietary restrictions.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with nutritional analysis software and tools.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• A passion for food, health, and wellness.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a dedicated home office space.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary of R , reflecting the specialized nature of the role.
• Fully remote position offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to shape the culinary direction of an innovative online catering platform.
• Flexible working hours.
• Access to online professional development resources.
• Potential for long-term contract engagement based on performance.
• Work with a global, forward-thinking team.