Nutritionist

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 conditions
• Regular communication with parents, schools, catering teams and medical professionals
• Working with suppliers to provide feedback and guidance on products
• Auditing schools
• Training catering teams
• Reporting any incidents & working with HSE to investigate

This role will be provided with training and development courses which will enhance their CPD and support their registration with the Association for Nutrition.