Food Safety Auditor - Germany

Nettitude Group; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate audit opportunities

Comprehensive training provided

Regular audits across Germany

Job summary

LRQA Germany is expanding its network of qualified Food Safety Auditors to support a growing portfolio of restaurant and hospitality clients. Immediate audit opportunities are available across Germany, with comprehensive training provided.

We are seeking experienced auditors who can assess food safety in quick service, retail and catering environments, travel within regions, and deliver clear audit reports with strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in food safety auditing.
• Experience auditing food manufacturing, catering, restaurant, retail food, or hospitality.
• Strong HACCP and food safety management systems knowledge.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within assigned regions.
• Fluent German and good English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety audits and assessments at restaurant and food service sites.
• Evaluate compliance against client standards and procedures.
• Complete audit reports within required timeframes.
• Maintain professional relationships with client site teams.
• Support continuous improvement through audit findings and recommendations.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Food safety auditing

German language

English language

Auditing qualification

Report writing

Travel willingness

Industry experience (restaurant/retail

Education

Food safety auditing qualification

Job description

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Location: Germany (Multiple Regions)
Sector: Quick Service Restaurants (QSR), Retail & Food Service

LRQA is expanding its network of qualified Food Safety Auditors across Germany to support a growing portfolio of international restaurant and food service clients.

We are seeking experienced auditors who can conduct food safety assessments within quick service restaurant, retail food, and hospitality environments. Immediate work is available, with comprehensive client and programme-specific training provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety audits and assessments at restaurant and food service locations.
• Evaluate compliance against client standards, food safety requirements, and operational procedures.
• Complete audit reports within required timeframes.
• Maintain professional relationships with client site teams.
• Support continuous improvement through objective audit findings and recommendations.

Requirements

• Recognised food safety auditing qualification.
• Experience auditing food manufacturing, catering, restaurant, retail food, or hospitality operations.
• Strong understanding of HACCP and food safety management systems.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to travel within assigned regions.
• Fluent German and good English language skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience auditing restaurant, QSR, or retail food operations.
• Knowledge of international food safety standards such as BRCGS, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, or equivalent.

What We Offer

• Immediate audit opportunities.
• Full programme and client-specific training.
• Regular volume of audits across Germany.
• Support from a globally recognised assurance organisation.

Whether you are currently an independent auditor or looking to supplement existing auditing work, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss how you can join our network.

At LRQA, we believe that as a leading Global Leading Assurance and Risk Management Service provider, our talented people are our risk management advantage.

We believe the best outcomes come from diverse perspectives, shared ambition and working together with integrity. That's how we buid a workplace where everyone can contribute, grow and thrive.

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