Nutritionist Job Description

A nutritionist is a person who studies how food affects the body.

A nutritionist performs a variety of tasks, and they may work for a private business, a hospital, a university, or the government.

A nutritionist’s duties include assessing a client’s health care needs, designing nutrition plans, and educating the client about proper nutrition.

They may consult with clients by phone or in person.

A registered dietitian (RD) or nutritionist sometimes provides nutrition counseling, but also specialize in other areas of nutrition, such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, or cancer.

Nutritionists study food science

Job Brief:

We’re looking for Nutritionists to help us develop healthy eating plans for our clients. As a Nutritionist, you will be responsible for creating customized diet plans and providing nutritional counseling to our clients. You should be able to work with clients of all ages and have a strong knowledge of nutrition and dietetics. If you are a passionate and dedicated professional, we want you on our team!

Nutritionist Duties:

• Develop and monitor employee nutrition plans
• Help develop healthy work environments, policies, systems, and procedures to foster and maintain optimized health and wellness
• Develop and execute nutrition-related programs, seminars, and campaigns to encourage healthy eating
• Establish and maintain program funding
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and track recurring nutrition issues
• Ensure all nutrition and wellness programs comply with state and federal laws and regulations
• Oversee day-to-day operations of all nutrition-related programs

Nutritionist Responsibilities:

• Establish weekly menu plans and update weekly menus to reflect special dietary needs such as gluten, dairy, and nut restrictions
• Develop food purchasing and inventory control systems, in coordination with the purchasing department
• Maintain kitchen equipment and kitchen cleanliness
• Recommend and implement corporate wellness programs and menu changes to increase employee productivity and satisfaction, and increase sales
• Oversee food preparation and kitchen operations
• Maintain a safe, healthy work environment
• Prevent foodborne illnesses
• Develop new menu items
• Manage inventory count
• Design food handling and storage procedures
• Develop new menu items and recipes
• Cook according to recipes
• Assist in food safety training
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field
• Knowledge of dietary best practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to plan, analyze, and solve problems
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

At Company Name, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive team. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.