Food Information Executive Recruitment Information

Overview

This role involves the organisation and maintenance of UK and USA food and recipe databases, researching for and producing food data, recipes and food plans and providing input to the design of systems and procedures for managing food information. We’re looking for someone with an analytical mind and the ability to create, edit and organise large amounts of data to high standards. Full training will be given but a good knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, healthy eating, food and cooking is essential.

Job Description

Purpose of Job

To provide high quality, easy to find and use, food, recipe and diet plan information by organising, growing and maintaining company databases.

Responsibilities

Organisation, editing and updating of UK and USA databases of food calorie content and nutrition information
Finding and inputting nutrition data for existing foods not currently included in the databases and new food products
Checking, editing and organisation of nutrition data that has been input by website users
Checking, editing and inputting, and/or publishing, of recipes and food plans provided by website members, dietitians and other internal and external content providers
Selecting, preparing, checking and proofreading of food information to be used in company publications or by third parties
Monitoring user behavior to ascertain the best ways of organising/indexing food information
Inputting to the design of programming and processes for handling food information efficiently

Essential Skills and Qualities Needed

Analytical mind with the ability to recognise and interpret patterns in user behavior when accessing data and organise data accordingly
Excellent organisation and administration skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to produce good quality, accurate documents using Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to carry out research on the internet and distinguish between reliable/unreliable information/sources
Ability to handle a variety of tasks, across multiple projects whilst maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
Ability to handle pressure whilst maintaining quality/quantity of work
Ability to contribute positively, thoughtfully, and confidently in team meetings and in discussions with other staff

Training

Full training will be provided including, if necessary, an Open University Course in Human Nutrition.

Working Hours & Pay

This is a full time position, normally a 37.5 hour week/7.5 hour day starting between 8am and 10am and ending between 4pm and 6pm. On rare occasions it may be necessary to start earlier or work later than these times.

Starting salary will be £14-18,000pa, depending on your skills and experience, with a review after 6 months.

Annual leave will be 20 days plus normal UK public holidays.

How to Apply

Send Your CV, with a hand-written covering letter stating the position you are applying for, to Kerrie Pateman, Weight Loss Resources Ltd, 29 Metro Centre, Welbeck Way, Woodston, Peterborough PE2 7UH.

Please read background information before applying

The closing date for applications is Monday 8th June 2009.

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