Lauren Hall
Cardiff
Summary
Passionate Nutritionist with experience in dietary assessment, allergen management, food safety compliance, and translating nutritional requirements into practical catering solutions. Confident communicator with a positive work attitude. Dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing through evidence-based nutrition and committed to developing expertise within the public health and food industry sectors.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Regional Medical Diet Nutritionist
Chartwells
Midlands
2025.01 - Current
- My current position is within a contract catering company specialising in the education sector, where I primarily write bespoke medical diet menus that support safe daily catering for children.
- Other responsibilities include coordinating kitchen audits across primary and secondary schools for correct process compliance. I also held line management responsibility to other employees within the region, providing supervision, performance management, and day-to-day support
- My role also involves leading educational nutrition workshops in primary and secondary schools to shape healthy habits.
- Working in this dynamic role has allowed me to improve on skills such as my ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines as well as working independently and as part of a team.
Nutrition Coach
ZOE
Remote
2022.12 - 2024.12
- I worked remotely as a Nutrition Coach for a startup health company that was started in 2020
- The job was to give support and advice to customers who are using our service regarding their diet, weight loss and lifestyle
- My time began at the company in the Customer Service department but soon was promoted to the Nutrition Coach team where I was able to practice and use my knowledge from my university degree to help those who were seeking advice
- Due to working remotely, this meant learning to expand my communication skills and adapt to a new work environment
- Skills such as organisation and time-management also improved, enhancing my productivity and helping to meet specific project deadlines.
Cake Decorator and Front of House
Eggfree Cake Box
Canton, Cardiff
2022.04 - 2022.12
- I worked full-time at this widely known franchise; my job was to ensure our display is full of freshly decorated cakes, taking and completing customer orders to the highest quality
- I had additional responsibilities such as customer service, opening and closing checks, and carrying out proper hygiene protocol
- Due to being with the franchise shop from its opening, I learnt how a new branch is built from the bottom; the building of a new team and communication within that team to make sure production runs smoothly.
Product Development Assistant and logistics
The Welsh cake Hut
Monmouth, Monmouthshire
2019.06 - 2021.08
- Coordinated logistics by delivering orders to nearby customers, ensuring timely and efficient service.
- Assisted in sensory trials for developed flavour ideas to ensure consumer appeal and satisfaction.
- Researched innovative ideas, concepts, and products for a newly established business to enhance customer offerings.
- This role helped me gain skills in time management and organisation due to handling a large number of orders.
- I would work for the business during my university holidays, which were during the summer and winter.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff 2019.09 - 2022.07
A level - Welsh Baccalaureate, English Language, Biology
Monmouth Comprehensive School
2016.09 - 2018.05
11 GCSEs - undefined
Haberdashers Monmouth School for Girls
2011.09 - 2016.05
Skills
- Nutritional consulting
- Dietary counselling
- Weight management
- Audit and compliance management
- Culinary techniques
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- Affiliated with the Association for Nutrition (AfN)
- Microsoft Office Excel (2016) Certification
- Played International Rounders for Wales (2015-2016)
- Played Netball for South East Wales (2014-2016)
- Level 2 Award in Food Safety and Catering
- Level 2 HACCP
REFERENCES
References available upon request.
HOBBIES AND INTEREST
Reading, Weightlifting, Playing sport, Cooking
Timeline
Regional Medical Diet Nutritionist
Chartwells
2025.01 - Current
Nutrition Coach
ZOE
2022.12 - 2024.12
Cake Decorator and Front of House
Eggfree Cake Box
2022.04 - 2022.12
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition
Cardiff Metropolitan University
2019.09 - 2022.07
Product Development Assistant and logistics
The Welsh cake Hut
2019.06 - 2021.08
A level - Welsh Baccalaureate, English Language, Biology
Monmouth Comprehensive School
2016.09 - 2018.05
11 GCSEs - undefined
Haberdashers Monmouth School for Girls
2011.09 - 2016.05