Nutritionist

Job Type:
Permanent
Job Sector:
Unspecified
Region:
South East
Location:
Tangmere
Salary Description:
Competitive
Posted:
07/11/2024
Recruiter:
Compass Group
Job Ref:
com/0711/J46901/52694019/WJ

What we\'ll give: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:Company CarContributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families  Please note: -Travel is required around West Sussex.Overall Purpose of the Role Chartwells are looking for a Nutritionist to join our award-winning team. The role will be based within West Sussex contract requiring regular travel across the county. The successful candidate should be based within the West Sussex region with easy access to our office based in Tangmere, near Chichester. They should be an expert in nutrition with an interest in nutrition education, food allergies and knowledge of legislation around food and nutrition including the School Food Standards.The Nutritionist will have responsibility for the management and delivery of ‘Beyond the Chartwells Kitchen’, our bespoke educational programme and delivering this across the county to educate school aged children, in classrooms or in assemblies, on the importance of healthy eating. You will be accountable (on behalf of the wider added value team) to the Regional Manager and Client in terms of reporting and evidencing success and execution of the programme. Outside of term time, this role will lead a bespoke project in the local community, delivering food and wellbeing education to children who need it most.This role will also support and manage the provision of medical diets for the West Sussex contract which includes.Writing and checking medical diet menus for different food allergies, intolerances, and medical conditionsRegular communication with parents, schools, catering teams and medical professionalsWorking with suppliers to provide feedback and guidance on productsAuditing schools  Training catering teamsReporting any incidents & working with HSE to investigateThis role will be provided with training and development courses which will enhance their CPD and support their registration with the Association for Nutrition.Key Responsibilities Delivering nutrition education to school aged children using our Beyond the Chartwells Kitchen programme in classrooms or assemblies.Evaluating the impact of BTCK to client and regional teamSupport the creation of new resources and modules within our BTCK programmeIn school holidays support holiday provision clubs with nutrition educationVisiting schools across West Sussex to audit and provide support to kitchen teams ensuring compliance to school food standards and medical diet procedure.Supporting our extensive medical diet procedure throughout the business by: Creating a wide range of medical diet menus for our pupils with food allergies and intolerances.Ensuing FIR regulations are met by providing up to date allergy information in the form of allergy reports.Managing day to day parent, pupil and client queries surrounding medical diets.Manage sensitive pupil allergy information in an organised and auditable manner.Regularly attending parent and client meetings regarding medical diet provision.Maintaining medical diet information throughout our in-house menu management systems.Contributing to ingredient, recipe, and menu development.Deliver medical diet training throughout the business.Review policies and procedures on medical diets for contract.Working closely with catering managers and area managers to promote a joined-up approach to safely providing medical diet meals.   Provide expert knowledge of legislation around food and nutrition.Working closely with in-contract team to provide information required and working in collaboration to meet KPIs of contract.Being a key representative of the company to client and schools.Supporting wider business projects when required.  Person SpecificationMust have degree (BSc) in Nutrition.Confident public speaker with a flair for engaging with audiences.Passionate about nutrition and translating key nutrition messages to audiences including children.Excellent communication skills with ability to adapt communication to a range of stakeholders including clients, teachers, parents, and pupils.Experience in working with people with allergies and intolerances is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.Experience using nutritional analysis system such as Saffron (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential as full training provided.Ability to work under pressure and met deadlines.High attention to detail is crucial.Excellent presentation skills.Excellent IT skills.Ability to travel across West Sussex and be a confident user of road networks.Key Contacts and Working Relationships Sector Nutrition TeamUnit managers and catering teams Area and regional managers 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/0711/J46901/52694019/WJCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive?because diversity is our strength!

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Compass Group
Tel: 0121 457 5566
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