The 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.
Responsibilities
Nutritional 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.
Qualifications
Required 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.
About Us
Who We Are
Founded in 1958, Pizza Hut - a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. - now operates more than 18,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. Pizza Hut is leading the way in providing customers with great experiences, innovating with technology and new products, as well as delivering exceptional service.
Our People & Culture
We're looking for people who LOVE pizza and thrive in a fun, past paced, and customer-centric environment. At our corporate campuses, Pizza Hut has created the perfect place for you to grow your career. Every day, you’ll work to support our franchisees and teams across the U.S., continuously challenging yourself to feed more possibilities. In return, we’ll provide professional development and career growth opportunities so that you can become your best and achieve your goals. And we’ll sweeten the deal by immersing you in our world-class recognition culture and providing a robust array of benefits, some highlights include:
Hybrid work schedule and year-round half day Fridays
Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
Onsite dining center
Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
Tuition reimbursement and education benefits
Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum!
Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
Giving Back
As a global company, Pizza Hut aims to make the world better by acting responsibly with respect to food, planet and people. Whether it’s donating food through the Harvest Program or supporting literacy with the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program – the company, our franchisees and our team members are committed to improving the communities we serve.
Pizza Hut is an equal opportunity workplace and committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse culture . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability and genetic information (including family medical history).
