DescriptionThe Nutrition & Sustainability Specialist plays a critical role in advancing Pizza Hut U.S. and Yum! Brands’ commitment to providing nutritious and responsibly sourced food. This position leads the development and execution of U.S. nutritional and allergen programs, ensures compliance with all federal and state regulatory standards, and supports global nutrition initiatives. In addition, the role drives key sustainability efforts—supporting clean label innovation, supplier collaboration, and the company’s broader Recipe for Good strategy. This position requires a dynamic professional who combines technical nutrition expertise with a passion for sustainable food systems and cross-functional leadership.
ResponsibilitiesNutritional and Allergen Program Management
- Lead and oversee daily U.S. nutritional and allergen programs, ensuring full compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations.
- Manage the School Lunch Program, ensuring adherence to applicable guidelines and nutritional standards.
- Serve as a global resource for Yum! and Pizza Hut nutritional initiatives, providing expertise and guidance on nutrition-related matters and Yum nutritional tools.
- Respond to and manage regulatory inquiries from agencies such as the FDA, and Local and State Health Departments.
- Maintain and update PH nutritional documentation to ensure ongoing compliance with all regulatory requirements.
- Monitor and interpret evolving MAHA, FDA, and State nutritional regulations, ensuring timely updates to internal programs and standards.
- Collaborate with FoodWit or other third party to monitor healthy food trends.
Sustainability and Clean Label Initiatives
- Manage Yum! Annual Sustainability Surveys and oversee the “Recipe for Good: Clean Label” program.
- Support the U.S. Center of Excellence (COE) Food Team on sustainability initiatives, contributing to the development and execution of strategic sustainability goals.
- Advocate for sustainable practices and policies aligned with company values, brand priorities, and regulatory requirements.
- Contributing partner – US Animal Welfare Team
Supplier and Partner Collaboration
- Build and strengthen partnerships with suppliers and key stakeholders to advance sustainable sourcing and production practices.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and implement opportunities that reduce environmental impact and improve resource efficiency across the supply chain.
- Manage and serve global resource for the Yum product specification program.
- Manage other third party FSQ systems as assigned.
Innovation and Product Development Support
- Provide nutritional expertise and support to culinary and food innovation teams in the development of new products and menu items.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
- You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- 5–8 years of experience in nutrition, food safety, or regulatory affairs within the restaurant, food manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
- Proven experience managing nutritional and allergen programs, including regulatory documentation and compliance with FDA, USDA, and local health authority requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated success in sustainability or clean label initiatives within a food or restaurant organization.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., R&D, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Marketing) to support new product development and innovation.
- Prior exposure to school nutrition or USDA School Lunch Program standards preferred.
- Deep understanding of U.S. nutrition labeling regulations, ingredient transparency, and allergen disclosure requirements.
- Strong knowledge of emerging trends and policies related to FDA, MAHA, and state-level nutrition regulations.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives across functions and geographies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills—able to translate technical nutritional data into actionable business insights.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Passion for sustainability, health, and continuous improvement in food systems.
Education & Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Dietetics, Public Health, or a related field required.
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential strongly preferred.
- Certification or coursework in sustainability, food policy, or environmental management a plus.
Salary Range: $96,700 - $102,420 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.
