Nutritionist

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Nutritionist to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the nutritional quality of our school meal programmes while educating and inspiring children, schools and wider communities about healthy eating and wellbeing. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams, schools, suppliers and key stakeholders, translating complex nutrition information into practical, engaging and evidence-based guidance. The role combines nutrition education, menu compliance, stakeholder engagement and regulatory support, making it ideal for a nutrition professional who enjoys both strategic and hands-on work. This is a full-time, permanent position (40 hours per week). The role is based from our Dublin office and supports schools and operations nationwide. A strong office and field presence is required five days per week, with regular travel throughout Ireland and occasional overnight stays as required. Key Responsibilities Support the Nutrition Team in delivering key business objectives and nutrition-related initiatives.Deliver nutrition education programmes to pupils of all ages through engaging presentations, workshops and cooking demonstrations in schools across Ireland.Visit schools regularly to support programme implementation and build positive relationships with school communities.Develop and deliver engaging nutrition, health and wellbeing workshops for pupils, teachers and wider school stakeholders.Contribute to the development and review of nutrition education resources and materials.Ensure all nutrition information communicated by the business is evidence-based, accurate and appropriate for the target audience.Communicate nutrition information through a variety of channels, including social media, websites, mobile applications and promotional materials.Collaborate with Area Managers, Marketing and other internal departments to maximise engagement and programme impact.Lead compliance with the Healthy Ireland Nutrition Standards for School Meals and support the continuous improvement of nutrition standards across the business.Provide expert guidance on nutrition, allergen management, food legislation and regulatory requirements.Support menu development and nutritional compliance to ensure all offerings meet legislative and nutritional standards.Build effective relationships with key stakeholders and positively influence nutrition-related initiatives across the business.Work collaboratively with Procurement and suppliers to review product specifications, support product development and reformulation projects, and ensure products meet nutritional, allergen and quality requirements.Manage and maintain nutritional databases, ensuring recipe, ingredient, allergen and nutritional information remains accurate and up to date.Analyse nutritional data and prepare reports, recommendations and communications for a range of stakeholders.Respond to customer nutrition, ingredient and allergen enquiries in a professional and timely manner.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of nutrition science, legislation and emerging industry developments.Support the development and implementation of Glanmore Foods' sustainability initiatives.Provide support to other areas of the business as required. About You Qualifications & Experience Degree in Nutrition from an Association for Nutrition (AfN) accredited programme.Previous experience within the foodservice, catering or nutrition sector is desirable.Experience delivering nutrition and food education to a range of audiences.Experience using nutritional analysis software and managing nutritional databases.Good knowledge of food allergen legislation and the Healthy Ireland Nutrition Standards for School Meals.Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle. Skills & Attributes Passionate about nutrition and its role in supporting health and wellbeing.Confident presenter with the ability to engage audiences of all ages.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.Professional, proactive and detail-oriented approach.Ability to communicate complex nutrition information in a clear and accessible way.Strong written, verbal, presentation and IT skills.Ability to engage effectively with children of different age groups and make nutrition both enjoyable and accessible.Committed to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of nutrition science, legislation and industry developments.Interest in sustainability and environmental initiatives is advantageous.Willingness to travel throughout Ireland, including occasional overnight stays. About Us Glanmore Foods is part of the Compass Group, located in Blanchardstown, Dublin. At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us and pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all our colleagues. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Please review our Privacy Notice for details on how we maintain protect and why your personal data collected when you apply for a job with Glanmore Foods. We will not retain any CV’s or job applications for longer than necessary. Job Reference: com/2001/356000/52710076/IN/ROIWJ #Republic of Ireland Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!