Nutritionist

Nutritionist

Salary: £40,000 per annum
Location: Regional Field-Based (Covering schools in Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire, London, and Oxfordshire)
Contract: Permanent, 52 Weeks per year
Working Hours: 40 Hours per week, Monday - Friday

The Opportunity

Our client is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. They don’t just serve meals—they create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds! By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest high-street food trends, they encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen.

They are seeking a passionate and driven Nutritionist ready to make a tangible impact on school food, sustainability, and student well-being. This is a dynamic, multi-faceted regional position where you will do everything from managing intricate medical allergen risks to conducting carbon footprint tracking and delivering inspiring student workshops. It is the perfect opportunity if you are data-focused, love food, and want to progress your career with a supportive, forward-thinking company.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu & Safety Management: Support the development of school menus tailored for allergies, intolerances, and complex medical conditions. You will conduct rigorous allergen-related risk assessments across the region.

• Data & Sustainability Analysis: Provide detailed nutritional analysis and CO2 impact modeling of menus to drive eco-conscious, healthy, and informed decision-making.

• Education & Engagement: Create and deliver targeted nutrition workshops, educational materials, and social media content to boost the company’s nutrition profile in schools.

• Insights & Communication: Produce detailed, accurate nutrition reports, research case studies, and blogs to clearly communicate real-world healthy eating impacts to stakeholders.

• Cross-Functional Support: Advise procurement, food buying, and business support teams on ingredient/product switches, and seamlessly handle complex client or parent queries regarding nutrition.

The Ideal Profile

• Education: A degree in Nutrition from an AfN-accredited (Association for Nutrition) university is essential.

• Analytical Skills: Strong numeracy skills with sharp attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must, along with an openness to learning specialized nutritional software.

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the confidence to present to children, engage professionally with school stakeholders, and collaborate with internal teams.

• Organisation: Highly organised and efficient, with the independence to manage a busy regional travel diary. You must be professional, presentable, and deeply committed to a long-term career in nutrition.

What’s On Offer

• Financials: Competitive salary of £40,000 per annum with continuous professional development (CPD) courses funded.

• Health & Wellbeing: Private Healthcare scheme and an extra day of paid leave to enjoy your birthday off!

• Family & Security: Enhanced Parental Leave, company pension, and tailored financial saving schemes.

• Career Growth: Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent businesses with a "limitless" career path and dedicated mentorship.

Note: As this role involves regular field visits to school environments, an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

Pineapple Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy.