Job Details

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.

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).

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.