At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage menu changes, develop recipes, and ensure allergy information is up-to-date.
- Company: Join a prestigious college in the heart of Cambridge.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and an attractive benefits package.
- Other info: Permanent full-time role with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by promoting healthy diets and supporting the catering team.
- Qualifications: BSc in Nutritional Science and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 27894 - 27894 £ per year.
Based in the heart of Cambridge.
Responsibilities
- Working closely with the kitchen stores person and chefs to manage day-to-day changes to ingredients and menu items to ensure up-to-date allergy information is provided in the form of allergy reports.
- Developing annual menu cycles for the College Buttery, including recipe development, costing (in partnership with the stores person), allergen management, and calculating nutritional values.
- Managing a recipe database to support menu cycles.
- Providing advice and guidance to the Catering team on the latest research, guidelines and legislation.
- Promoting the importance of healthy diets to the catering team and the wider College.
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) in Nutritional Science (or equivalent)
- AfN membership
- Strong understanding of allergens
- Excellent communication skills
Details of the role
The role of Nutritionist is a permanent full‐time position, working 7.30 am–3.30 pm Monday–Friday (some flexibility is available). The salary for this role is £27,894.09 per annum (Step 31 on the College Salary Scale). In addition to the salary, an attractive benefits package is offered.
Closing date
Closing date: midday on Tuesday 14 July 2026. The closing date may be brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
Application and equality information
Applications are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds. All applicants will be contacted once shortlisting has taken place. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. Applicants who declare a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Contact
For further information or in event of queries, please contact the HR Office at recruitment@dow.cam.ac.uk.
Nutritionist in Cambridge employer: Downing College
As a Nutritionist at our esteemed College in the heart of Cambridge, you will be part of a vibrant and supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. We offer a competitive salary alongside an attractive benefits package, fostering employee growth through continuous professional development and a commitment to promoting healthy diets within our community. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule from Monday to Friday.
