School Food Nutritionist

As an organisation, HCL has been providing high quality school meals in Hertfordshire since the 1990’s. HCL employs over 1700 staff and has its Head Office at Mundells in Welwyn Garden City. It has three operational arms serving Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and the Commercial Sector.

At HCL we are committed to delivering consistent, high quality, service to all our customers.

HCL is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equality of opportunity in every activity, from the way we employ staff to the way we deliver services.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

We are looking for a Nutritionist to work as part of the Food Team to advise HCL on all nutritional matters relating to the feeding of pupils, supporting HCL’s ethos of Healthy Eating. You will have responsibility for devising menus and providing them through HCL’s online Allergy Management System, allowing HCL to feed pupils with special dietary needs.

To advise HCL on all food related legislation, standards and guidance from industry bodies.

Key Areas:

• Managing Special Diet applications through the HCL Allergy portal.
• Devising recipes and menus using a Nutritional database.
• Work collaboratively with the Food & Menu Chef and Food & Menu Coordinator to ensure HCL’s main menus are compliant to industry standards.

· Using specialist knowledge to respond to food, allergy, and nutritional related queries from stakeholders.

· Screen all products for allergens before allowing them to be used in Primary Schools.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

· Recognised Nutrition/Dietetic degree or BSc relevant degree.

· Registered Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition (AfN)

· At least 2 years’ professional experience in menu nutritional analysis

· Understanding of creation of special diet menus for individuals with specific dietary needs.

· Working knowledge of various nutritional software (preferably Civica – Saffron)

· Knowledge of the school fool standards and other relevant legislations are preferable.

· Effective IT, admin skills and proof-reading ability

· Ability to prioritise workload within demanding timescales.

· Strong Interpersonal & Communication skills

BENEFITS

· Pension

· Generous holiday entitlement

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Benefits and discounts through our Vivup package

· Hybrid working

Feel like you fit this role, but don’t meet all the requirements? We strive for fresh perspectives, so if you can demonstrate how your attitude and other abilities might make up for any gaps, we would welcome your application! Contact Andrew Sugden, Head of Food, Procurement and IT on 01707 238625 with any questions.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Financial planning services
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person