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Job Introduction
Job Title: Foodservice Dietitian
Location: Mobile, working from Home and Various Sites as required, location based can be flexible
Salary: Competitive
Hours: FT, 40 H/P/W
Overall Purpose of the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Foodservice Dietitian to join our Healthcare Team at Compass Group, covering maternity leave for one year with the potential for contract extension. As part of a dynamic Dietetic team, you will collaborate with three other dietitians to support various dietetic, nutrition, and health & wellbeing initiatives in healthcare settings. This role requires national travel and may involve providing dietetic support to specific sites on a periodic basis. Your expertise will be crucial in delivering new menus, supporting business development, and leading health and wellbeing programs within our restaurants.
Menu and Recipe Development
- Collaborate with operational leads to review and develop menus and recipes within budgetary constraints, ensuring suitability for diverse client groups.
- Develop and master recipes using recipe database software, propose necessary changes to meet nutritional requirements, and generate nutritional data reports.
- Evaluate new products and make recommendations based on nutritional qualities.
- Work closely with business development leads to design and create menus for tenders and retention.
Delivering Nutritional Standards and Guidance
- Monitor, interpret, and implement reviews of relevant nutritional, government, and food standards legislation to ensure compliance (e.g., CQUIN, GBS, allergen legislation, calorie labelling).
- Provide nutritional analysis, coding of menus and recipes, and other nutritional information such as allergen and dietary suitability.
- Audit meal services for Compass teams and clients, gather feedback, and produce reports recommending necessary changes.
Management/Operational Support
- Lead dietitian for developing menus and health & wellbeing messages in staff and visitor restaurants within healthcare.
- Provide ongoing technical dietetic/nutrition support to catering, operational teams, and clients.
- Visit sites to meet with operational and client teams, including client dietitians where appropriate.
- Support new contract start-ups and mobilisation.
Training
- Deliver nutrition/dietetic training and produce appropriate training materials for colleagues in relevant food service roles.
- Undertake site visits to review food services and support sites in making identified changes.
Protocol Development
- Develop special dietary operational policies and special diet menus and protocols as needed.
- Assist in the development and implementation of mealtime initiatives such as Protected Mealtimes.
Qualifications
- Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition or relevant degree with Diploma in Dietetics
- HCPC Registered Dietitian
- Member of the British Dietetic Association
Experience
- Preferably experience as a dietitian in a healthcare environment (although not essential)
- Experience in a foodservice/catering environment
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Menu planning and menu analysis skills
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Project management experience
- Proficiency in computer-generated nutritional analysis
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook
Attributes
- Motivated and confident
- Innovative and a good communicator
- Adaptable, able to work with different teams and individuals
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
Join us at Compass Group and play a pivotal role in enhancing the nutritional standards and health & wellbeing of our clients. If you are passionate about dietetics and eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
About Us
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.
Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!