Nutritionist

Description:

Nutritionist

Impact Food Group

Surrey / M4 / M3 

At Impact Food Group, we’re more than just a school caterer. We’re on a mission to create a positive food culture and help more students enjoy healthier, better-quality food. Making a positive social impact is at the heart of everything we do. We’re constantly learning, evolving, and improving — every way, every day.

We one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment. 

Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector. 

Guided by our values, integrity, bold, impactful, humble and community; you will help us shape a workplace and culture we can all be proud of.

The Role

Due to continued business growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for Nutritionist to join the brilliant Food Team with a focus on providing support to the wider business. You will join a growing Food team that is making a real impact on the success of Impact Food Group. 

Working closely with the Head of Nutrition, and across both state and independent education sectors, you will help drive and promote nutrition within the business. You will be an expert in nutrition with an interest and passion for promoting good nutrition in the education sector. 

What you’ll be Doing

Role Responsibilities

Work closely with the Head of Nutrition and Food Team to showcase IFG’s expertise in Nutrition and what a key part it plays in our overall food offer.  

Be an expert in nutrition and a knowledgeable point of contact for the business, supporting operations, marketing and sales as required.  

Play a key role in the development of nutrition education initiatives across the business, including, nutritional guides and resources and running added value events for all sectors of the business. 

Running and supporting with on-site events, such as workshops, assemblies, tasters, cooking sessions etc   

Ensure compliance with all current and future Government guidelines, standards and legislation, while looking at how IFG can go beyond these to provide a market leading food offer. 

Support management of nutritional analysis system and conduct regular nutritional analysis of menus & recipes to assess their compliance with dietary requirements, make recommendations and adjustments as needed. 

Supporting with the management of allergies & other dietary requirements within the business, including creation of allergy menus, allergy reports, carb counts & menus for pupils with SEN requirements

Educate and support IFG staff in nutrition, allergens and menu development 

Support with gaining accreditations across the business in relation to food and nutrition, e.g FFL

Support with the development, implementation and updating of company policies in relation to food and nutrition. 

Management of dedicated nutrition team inbox and supporting with queries from operations teams, parents, schools and clients. 

What We Are Looking For

BSc (Hons) in Nutrition, Dietetics or related degree 

Registered Associate (ANutr) / Registered Nutritionist (RNutr) with the AfN or Registered Dietician (RD) 

At least 3 years, post graduate experience, preferably with some experience of school food or education contract catering

Passionate about driving positive and keeping up to date with current nutrition research

Excellent presentation and communication skills and experience of delivery to a range of stakeholders, including children

Experience with nutritional analysis systems 

Full, clean driving licence & ability to travel 

What’s in It for You?

The opportunity to build a career you can be proud of in a growing business.

Access to a wide range of free training, qualifications, and development opportunities

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers

Pension scheme and other great company benefits

Monthly incentives and recognition for top performers

#Join Our Team #makeanimpact

If you’re looking for your next step and want to be part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which IFG will pay for.

We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements