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    Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is the leading provider of catering and support services to schools, colleges and universities in the UK. Chartwells works with over 2,000 education units including primary schools, secondary schools, independent schools, colleges and universities. Central to Chartwells is its Eat, Learn, Live ethos, which helps to educate young people about how to have a happy, safe and healthy lifestyle while contributing to a sustainable world.

    What we'll give

    You will be part of our 2 year Graduate Programme which offers:

    • A competitive salary and benefits
    • Continuous Learning both on the job and course based
    • A dedicated inspirational mentor and opportunities to build your professional network
    • Ongoing program support from our central team
    • Excellent career and development opportunities

    What you'll be doing

    Compass Group UK & Ireland is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate Nutritionist to join their education sector, Chartwells.

    The nutritionist will be responsible for supporting Chartwells across schools in the East Sussex area with regards to nutrition, added value, medical diets and sustainability. This will include the delivery of nutrition education for employees, clients and consumers across all sites. The nutritionist will engage with key stakeholders and will translate complex nutrition information into simple messages relating to food and health. The nutritionist will support the food offer with knowledge of legislation around food and nutrition including the Food Information Regulations. The nutritionist will support sales and retention presentations to enable Chartwells to hit annual growth and retention targets. The nutritionist will write articles and case studies to help showcase successful initiatives that the Nutrition Team have executed. As part of the graduate scheme, the nutritionist will be responsible for completing training and development courses which will enhance their CPD and support their registration with the Association for Nutrition.

    Key Responsibilities 

    • Attending sites on a weekly basis
    • Delivering nutrition education sessions to a wide variety of audiences
    • Write and check medical diet menus and cascade to sites
    • Communicating nutrition information through posters, blogs and website posts
    • Translating complex nutrition information into simple facts and figures
    • Work alongside operators and marketing teams to increase engagement
    • Provide expert knowledge of legislation around food and nutrition
    • Deliver training to catering teams on nutrition and allergens
    • Ensure compliance to legislation in all sites
    • Review menus and provide feedback on the nutritional content of the offer
    • Support sales presentations
    • Build relationships with existing contracts/clients and support retention presentations
    • Working in partnership with other members of the nutrition team to share knowledge
    • Working closely with catering managers and area managers

    Who you are

    • Graduated within the last 2 years with an accredited nutrition degree (or higher) from university
    • 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
    • Must be willing to travel and stay away from home
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Demonstrates Compass values and recognition principles
    • Ability to quickly gain credibility with key stakeholder groups
    • Professional, organised, presentable, efficient and self-motivated
    • A passion for keeping up to date with research and national health events
    • Excellent presentation skills
    • Excellent IT skills
    • Ability to manage a busy diary independently

    We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

    Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received.  You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.