Nutrition Services Consultant

　　Reports To

　　Manager, Nutrition Services

　　Location

　　Sysco Canada – Remote

　　Type

　　Salaried/Contract (18 months)

　　Closing Date

　　February 5, 2024

　　Salary Range

　　$44,133- $91,768

　　Company Overview

　　Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more.

　　With over 57,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion USD.

　　Sysco, one of Canada’s Best Employers 2023, as listed by Forbes, is dedicated to our global corporate social responsibility goals and to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

　　Sysco is more than just a place to work. Our passion for food and our customers has made us the industry leader. To remain on top, we will continue to think bigger, work harder and never give up. Are you ready to drive success?

　　For more information, visit www.sysco.ca or follow us @SyscoCanada at facebook.com/SyscoCanada; twitter.com/SyscoCanada or instagram.com/SyscoCanada

　　For a full list of opportunities, visit www.sysco.ca/careers

　　Role:

　　As a member of Sysco’s Nutrition Services team, The Nutrition Services Consultant, acts as a subject matter expert offering insights on trends, research and best practices for nutrition in food services. In this role you will be responsible for developing menus, conducting analysis, and product sourcing for healthcare & senior living customers, as well as maintaining menus, recipes and standards in the database within Synergy Tech Suite. This role also participates in Sysco’s Healthcare & Senior Living marketing and sales initiatives through the development of nutrition communications and educational resources, presentations and events both nationally and regionally.

　　Role Responsibilities:

　　Provides menu development and analysis in consultation with Sysco’s national and regional healthcare and senior living customers, including review of diet and texture standards, recipe development, product requirements, costing and nutritional analysis and recommendations as needed.

　　Utilizes project management principles including, project workflow, timelines, customer communications and expectations.

　　Enriches the customer experience by providing excellent customer service and ensuring that customer expectations are meet/exceeded.

　　Builds and maintains relationships with Sysco’s Healthcare & Senior Living sales team to ensure customer product preferences, order guides are accurate for the menus building within Synergy Tech Suite.

　　Works collaboratively with the Nutrition Services team to improve and maintain the Sysco database within Synergy Tech Suite, including seasonal menu development, recipes, product information and sourcing, diet and texture standards etc.

　　Build and maintain relationships with vendor partners through customer menu management, ideation days and product review.

　　Assists with Healthcare & Senior Living marketing initiatives including, the development and delivery of presentations, articles for publications such as Nourishing News and the development of educational content, such as toolkits and webinars.

　　Assists Sysco’s national sales initiatives, including, but not limited to the development of sales and education materials, attending relevant industry food show and education days, planning and facilitation of educational events and tradeshows.

　　Support new business opportunities.

　　Complies with Sysco’s Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.

　　Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.

　　Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.

　　Perform other duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications/Skills/Job Requirements (About you):

　　A minimum of two (2+) years’ experience in food service operations.

　　Experience in Healthcare & Senior Living is preferred.

　　Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Food Service Management or related field

　　Member of Dietitians of Canada, or Canadian Society of Nutrition Management preferred.

　　Registered Dietitian preferred.

　　Experience or working knowledge with menu management software, experience with Synergy Tech Suite is an asset.

　　Proficient in data entry and data analysis.

　　Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

　　Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with Sysco’s internal and external stakeholders.

　　Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team setting, self-starter, energetic and shows initiative.

　　Excellent time management skills and ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

　　Excellent attention to detail and analytical and problem-solving skills.

　　Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to prepare and deliver presentations.

　　Knowledge of the Canadian Healthcare & Senior Living Marketplace and familiarity with Sysco’s key healthcare suppliers and products.

　　An understanding of food service distribution business.

　　Valid driver’s license in good standing with access to a vehicle required. Some travel within the region is required (up to 10%).

　　Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.

　　External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careers

　　Our Purpose:

　　Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

　　Our Mission:

　　Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

　　Our Identity:

　　Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

　　Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

　　Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:

　　Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Colleague Resource Groups

　　(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)