Job Title: Catering Nutritionist
Location: Mercury House, Romford, Essex, RM1 3DT
Salary: Grade 6 – £34,341 to £37,725pa
Job type: Full time/ Permanent
HES’ – Havering Education Services is the London Borough of Havering’s commercial brand of support services to education establishments. Our brand is a federation of distinct and integrated service units spread across the Council’s directorates. Our portfolio of services includes but is not limited to the following:
- Consultancy on leadership and governance
- School improvement and curriculum
- Finance and Management Information Systems support and consultancy
- HR and Payroll Services
- Catering Services
- Pupil and Staff Wellbeing Services
- Brokering and procurement of externally sourced services
HES Catering Service is a key business unit within our traded services portfolio, providing daily school meals in 60 schools in the borough. Besides operating commercially to generate income, the Service plays a pivotal role in supporting key outcomes relating to health and wellbeing for children and young people in the borough.
‘HES’ is one of the most dynamic local authority education trading entity in the UK and is undergoing significant transformational change to further expand its customer base, grow revenue streams and enhance customer focus, service and delivery. Our vision is to become the provider of choice for services and training in London and South East England and to achieve strong financial outcomes.
About You
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate and driven with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to establish strong rapport with colleagues and clients.
You must have experience in using systems/software to deliver the Nutrition and Allergen data to support menus.
You must be a Registered Nutritionist (UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists)
Experience and understanding of the education services sector, will be advantageous for the successful candidate.
For any further information or an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sesh Reddy
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 15th October 2023. We anticipate that interest in this job will be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk.
Additional Information
We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees.
The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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About us
With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries.
Due to the nature of the role, the company will not be providing a sponsorship or relocation package for this position, therefore, candidates will only be considered if they are eligible to both live and work in the UK without sponsorship
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Registered Nutritionist, Health and Nutrition Advisor, Nutritional Advisor may also be considered for this role.
