Job summary
We are looking for a knowledgeable and motivated Nutrition and Dietetics Specialist to support catering services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. In this key role, you'll provide expert nutrition and dietetic guidance to ensure our catering provision meets current nutritional standards while supporting patient care, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Working closely with catering teams, healthcare professionals, and colleagues across the wider Sodexo business, you'll play a vital role in menu analysis and responding to technical and nutritional queries. Acting as a strategic link between Trust Dietitians, Speech and Language Therapists and Sodexo, you'll help ensure food and hydration standards truly support patient wellbeing.
You'll also deliver diet and nutrition education and training to Sodexo teams, helping to build confidence, capability, and consistency across services. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine clinical expertise with operational impact in a role that supports patient care and business growth.
Main duties of the job
- To advise Sodexo and Chesterfield Royal Hospital of relevant nutrition and dietetics issues; providing inhouse nutrition and dietetics expertise which includes reviewing and drawing on current research, publications and good practice
- To actively keep abreast of current research, best practice and trends in nutrition and dietetics, both clinically and as applied to food and beverage services, using this to underpin and maintain a CPD portfolio
- To keep up to date on all relevant nutritional and monitoring standards, including those set by the British Dietetic Association and the National Association of Care Catering; to help translate these standards into nutritional targets to aid customer compliance; to help develop meaningful diet coding criteria
- To monitor and evaluate contract standards in relation to dietetics
- To create menus and provide nutritional analysis and allergen profiles for specific patient groups
About us
At Sodexo, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where our diverse team of dedicated professionals collaborates to deliver exceptional service and solutions. Our team is composed of passionate individuals committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, working together to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
The atmosphere at Sodexo is energetic, supportive, and collaborative. We believe in empowering our employees to grow both personally and professionally, encouraging open communication, creativity, and a strong sense of teamwork. Our work ethic is rooted in integrity, accountability, and a relentless pursuit of quality, ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations every day.
Working at Sodexo comes with numerous benefits, including comprehensive health and wellness programs, ongoing training and development opportunities, competitive compensation, and a vibrant company culture that values diversity and inclusion. We also promote work-life balance and recognise the importance of our employees' well-being.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Catering Dietitian
- 40 Hours per week
- 16 Hours Per Week Required Onsite, flexible shifts
- Monday to Friday
- Up to £49,000 depending on experience
- Location: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield Road, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5BL
Job Introduction
We are looking for a knowledgeable and motivatedNutrition and Dietetics Specialistto support catering services atChesterfield Royal Hospital.In this key role, youll provide expert nutrition and dietetic guidance to ensure our catering provision meets current nutritional standards while supporting patient care, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Working closely with catering teams, healthcare professionals, and colleagues across the wider Sodexo business, youll play a vital role in menu analysis and responding to technical and nutritional queries.Acting as a strategic link between Trust Dietitians, Speech and Language Therapists and Sodexo, youll help ensure food and hydration standards truly support patient wellbeing.
Youll also deliver diet and nutrition education and training to Sodexo teams, helping to build confidence, capability, and consistency across services.This is a fantastic opportunity to combine clinical expertise with operational impact in a role that supports patient care and business growth.
What You'll Do:
- To advise Sodexo and Chesterfield Royal Hospital of relevant nutrition and dietetics issues; providing inhouse nutrition and dietetics expertise which includes reviewing and drawing on current research, publications and good practice
- To actively keep abreast of current research, best practice and trends in nutrition and dietetics, both clinically and as applied to food and beverage services, using this to underpin and maintain a CPD portfolio
- To keep up to date on all relevant nutritional and monitoring standards, including those set by the British Dietetic Association and the National Association of Care Catering; to help translate these standards into nutritional targets to aid customer compliance; to help develop meaningful diet coding criteria
- To monitor and evaluate contract standards in relation to dietetics
- To create menus and provide nutritional analysis and allergen profiles for specific patient groups
What You Bring:
- A HCPC UK Registered Dietitian (valid Health Professions Council number) and evidence regular CPD activities
- Member of BDA Food Services Specialist Group
- Food safety knowledge and understanding
- Competence in the use of nutritional analysis software and data accuracy in nutritional analysis
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective time management and high level of organisation
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; its a chance tobe part of something greater.Youll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;youll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and youll be able to thrive in your own way.In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
- Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
- Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
- The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
- Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
- A Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
- Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
- Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!Career progression for the caring profession.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Catering Dietitian
- 40 Hours per week
- 16 Hours Per Week Required Onsite, flexible shifts
- Monday to Friday
- Up to £49,000 depending on experience
- Location: Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield Road, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5BL
Job Introduction
We are looking for a knowledgeable and motivatedNutrition and Dietetics Specialistto support catering services atChesterfield Royal Hospital.In this key role, youll provide expert nutrition and dietetic guidance to ensure our catering provision meets current nutritional standards while supporting patient care, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Working closely with catering teams, healthcare professionals, and colleagues across the wider Sodexo business, youll play a vital role in menu analysis and responding to technical and nutritional queries.Acting as a strategic link between Trust Dietitians, Speech and Language Therapists and Sodexo, youll help ensure food and hydration standards truly support patient wellbeing.
Youll also deliver diet and nutrition education and training to Sodexo teams, helping to build confidence, capability, and consistency across services.This is a fantastic opportunity to combine clinical expertise with operational impact in a role that supports patient care and business growth.
What You'll Do:
- To advise Sodexo and Chesterfield Royal Hospital of relevant nutrition and dietetics issues; providing inhouse nutrition and dietetics expertise which includes reviewing and drawing on current research, publications and good practice
- To actively keep abreast of current research, best practice and trends in nutrition and dietetics, both clinically and as applied to food and beverage services, using this to underpin and maintain a CPD portfolio
- To keep up to date on all relevant nutritional and monitoring standards, including those set by the British Dietetic Association and the National Association of Care Catering; to help translate these standards into nutritional targets to aid customer compliance; to help develop meaningful diet coding criteria
- To monitor and evaluate contract standards in relation to dietetics
- To create menus and provide nutritional analysis and allergen profiles for specific patient groups
What You Bring:
- A HCPC UK Registered Dietitian (valid Health Professions Council number) and evidence regular CPD activities
- Member of BDA Food Services Specialist Group
- Food safety knowledge and understanding
- Competence in the use of nutritional analysis software and data accuracy in nutritional analysis
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective time management and high level of organisation
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; its a chance tobe part of something greater.Youll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;youll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and youll be able to thrive in your own way.In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
- Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
- Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
- The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
- Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
- A Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
- Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
- Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!Career progression for the caring profession.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A HCPC UK Registered Dietitian (valid Health Professions Council number) and evidence regular CPD activities
Desirable
- Member of BDA Food Services Specialist Group
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A HCPC UK Registered Dietitian (valid Health Professions Council number) and evidence regular CPD activities
Desirable
- Member of BDA Food Services Specialist Group
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
