Freelance Food Safety & Brand Standard Auditor

Ecolab Deutschland GmbH; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Freelance Food Safety & Brand Standard Auditor to join their team in the Leicester/Nottingham area. This role involves conducting comprehensive evaluations and training for clients in the food service and hospitality sectors, ensuring they meet the highest standards in food safety and brand protection. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food safety, auditing experience, and excellent consulting skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to work independently while making a significant impact on client operations and guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum L4 Food safety qualification required.
• Experience in auditing and hospitality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of food safety and brand standards at client locations.
• Consult and train clients on food safety and hygiene practices.
• Manage client relationships and resolve challenges.

Skills

Food safety certifications (HACCP, ISO22000, BRC, NEHA)

Relationship management

Consulting skills

Planning and organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Teaching or coaching experience

Education

L4 Food safety qualification

Job description

EcoSure - a division of Ecolab and an industry leader in food safety and brand protection, is rapidly expanding globally, which is why we are looking for a Freelance Food Safety & Brand Standard Auditor in the Leicester/Nottingham area.

Our specialists are unique safety experts on whom our clients in the food service and hospitality industry rely. We are looking for professionals to provide customized, comprehensive on-site evaluations and training to help our clients maintain the highest standards in food safety, cleanliness, guest experience, and brand protection. These programs help our clients meet their expected quality standards through on-site evaluations and customized training programs.

What you will do:

1. Conduct food safety, brand standards and workplace health and safety evaluations at client locations
2. Consult, coach and train clients on the latest food safety, health, and hygiene practices
3. Work with account management teams to resolve client challenges
4. Perform a budgeted number of audits weekly that ensures high customer satisfaction
5. Access and leverage industry leading food safety practices and ongoing, active monitoring of health inspection information
6. Provide accurate reporting and ensure effective customer communication and relationships

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Have a L4 Food safety qualification
2. Be based in or close to the territory
3. Have own car/transport – Full clean driving licence
4. Be available for a weekdays/weekends/evenings
5. Have auditing experience
6. Have hospitality experience

Skills and Knowledge:

1. Food safety certifications preferred, such as HACCP, ISO22000, BRC or NEHA (RS, REHS or CP-FS) credentials
2. Retail food safety experience and reviews of brand standards
3. Teaching or coaching experience in a food related field
4. Strong relationship management and advanced consulting skills
5. Strong planning and organizational skills and strong attention to detail
6. Able to work effectively without supervision, demonstrate initiative, common sense and superior decision-making and problem-solving skills
7. Ability to work well under pressure, juggle tasks and work efficiently against deadlines

This position will partner with Ecolab on an independent consulting basis. No immigration sponsorship available.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.