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Nutritionist

Job Introduction

1. Delivering our internal award-winning food and nutrition education programme to all year groups in all schools across the region. 
2. Engaging with parents to promote school meals and to support with queries. 
3. Working in partnership with schools to support a whole school approach to wellbeing and school food
4. Supporting projects within Chartwells social value and wellbeing promise. 
5. Working closely with different operations teams to provide information required to meet KPIs of contract with regards to added value delivery 
6. Building relationships with local Public Health teams 
7. Work closely with the medical diets team during menu changes, creating menus for children with allergies and intolerances. 
8. Support the delivery of the sustainability roadmap/strategy in the region.

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Nutritionist to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Nutritionist, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

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:

• 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
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• 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
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Attending sites on a daily basis across the south east
• Delivering nutrition education sessions to a wide variety of audiences
• Supporting holiday feeding programmes (HAF) during the school holidays. 
• Support community projects with Chartwells charity partner Feeding Britain.  
• Communicating nutrition information through posters, blogs, and website posts
• Work alongside operators and marketing teams to increase engagement.
• Provide expert knowledge of legislation around food and nutrition.
• Ensure compliance to legislation in all sites.
• Review menus and provide feedback on the nutritional content of the offer 
• Support sales presentations
• Working closely with catering managers and area managers
• Deliver training to catering teams and schools on nutrition and allergens.
• Write and check a wide range of medical diet menus for pupils with allergies and intolerances.
• Ensuing FIR regulations are met by providing up to date allergy information.
• Managing day to day parent, pupil and client queries surrounding medical diets.
• Attending parent and client meetings regarding medical diet provision.
• Maintaining medical diet information throughout our in-house menu management systems.
• Manage sensitive pupil allergy information in an organised manner, always ensuring confidentiality.
• Supporting schools with sustainability projects such as food waste management, bumblebee conservation trust and carbon footprint of menus. 

Our ideal Nutritionist will:

• Graduate of an accredited nutrition degree 
• 1-2 years experience working in the food industry
• Currently living in the South East, or willing to relocate.
• Must be willing to travel (including national travel and overnight stays)
• Must hold a driving licence which allows the applicant to drive in the UK from the start date 
• Confident in communicating to large groups of people and controlling challenging meetings/conversations.
• Confident in delivering nutrition and food education to different audiences.
• Work experience in the foodservice and nutrition industry would be welcomed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage a busy inbox and work under pressure.
• Ability to multi-task and excellent organisational skills
• Demonstrates Compass values and recognition principles.
• Ability to quickly gain credibility with key stakeholder groups.
• Professional, presentable, efficient, and self-motivated
• A passion for keeping up to date with research and national health events.
• A keen interest in sustainability or qualification would be beneficial. 
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent IT skills

• Sector Nutrition Team
• Unit managers and catering teams 
• Area and regional managers 

• Company Car
• Laptop 
• Mobile Phone
• Compass Group UK & Ireland offers excellent career and development opportunities, as an organisation that's proud of its great people, we believe in the opportunity to recognise and share success, that’s why we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme, sick pay, and company discounts.

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/1107/366500/52665812/WJ

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!