Nutritionist

About This Role

The Nutritionist is the technical authority on the nutritional integrity and food safety of every product the company serves. This role covers validation of macronutrient and caloric content, food safety and quality control in the kitchen, and direct nutritional service to clients, including those needing special dietary assistance. The Nutritionist ensures that the company's nutritional promises are met and that products are made under safe, compliant conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutritional validation and calorie counting for all meal plans
• Ensure food safety and quality control inside the kitchen
• Provide client nutrition service and special dietary assistance
• Support product development, reporting, and compliance
• Conduct nutritional assessment, diet planning, and menu evaluation
• Perform macronutrient and caloric computation for recipes, meals, and full plan cycles
• Standardize recipes, conduct yield testing, and control portions
• Plan menus for therapeutic, allergen-free, and special diets
• Monitor food safety, verify logs, and conduct internal auditing
• Manage allergens and control cross-contamination

Requirements

• Graduate of a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Technology, Food Science, or any related field
• Preferably at least one (1) year of experience in nutrition, dietetics, food safety, or quality assurance within a food manufacturing, catering, food service, or meal plan operation
• Proficient in written and verbal English and Filipino
• Computer literate and proficient in spreadsheets
• Accurate in numerical computation
• Able to prepare clear technical reports and to explain nutritional information in plain language to clients and kitchen personnel
• With Food Safety training for food handlers and a valid Health Certificate

Nice to have:

• Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian (RND)
• Experience in a commissary or central kitchen setting
• HACCP or food safety auditing training