Job Introduction
About us:
Aspens Services is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We don't just serve meals—we create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds! By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest high-street food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen. Our commitment to quality care for both clients and children has fueled rapid growth, and we are looking for passionate people like you to join our journey.
The role:
Aspens Services is looking for a passionate nutritionist ready to make a tangible impact on school food, sustainability, and student well-being.
As a Nutritionist on our team, you will play a vital role in elevating menu quality, driving sustainability initiatives, and championing customer health across our catering network. This is a dynamic, multi-faceted position where you will do everything from managing intricate medical allergen risks to creating exciting educational resources and delivering inspiring workshops.
This is the perfect opportunity if you are eager to learn, love data as much as you love food, and want to kickstart your career with a supportive, forward-thinking company.
This position is:
40 hours per week
52 weeks per year
£40,000 per annum
Your responsibilities will include:
Your day-to-day will be diverse, impactful, and rewarding. You will achieve success by:
Menu & Safety Management: Supporting the development of school menus tailored for allergies, intolerances, and medical conditions; conducting rigorous allergen-related risk assessments.
Data & Sustainability Analysis: Providing nutritional and CO2 analysis of menus to drive informed, eco-conscious decision-making.
Education & Engagement: Creating and delivering targeted nutrition workshops, educational materials, social media content, and resources to boost Aspens’ nutrition profile.
Insights & Communication: Producing detailed, accurate nutrition reports, research case studies, and blogs to communicate our real-world impact.
Cross-Functional Support: Advising buying and business support teams on product switches and seamlessly handling client queries regarding food, menus, and nutrition.
Growth: Attending CPD courses to continuously develop your expertise.
About you:
We are looking for an organised, self-motivated individual who is passionate about nutrition research and national health developments.
The Ideal Candidate Has:
A degree in Nutrition from an AfN-accredited university.
Strong numeracy and analytical skills, and sharp attention to detail (proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must; an openness to learning new systems is essential).
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage professionally with clients, school stakeholders, and internal teams.
Highly organised and efficient, with the independence to manage a busy diary. You are professional, presentable, and deeply committed to a long-term career in nutrition.
Why join us?
As one of the UK's fastest-growing independent businesses, you'll be joining a company where people are at our core.
Career Development
The opportunity to develop your career with us is limitless. We offer fantastic learning and development opportunities and support you in gaining qualifications every step of the way.
Wellbeing Focused
In addition to a competitive salary, we prioritise your health. We’ve just launched our brand new benefits programme which includes:
Private Healthcare
Enhanced Parental Leave
Saving schemes and financial benefits
The chance to spend your birthday doing something special for you instead of working!
Please note, we expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people, so an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company