Food Safety Auditor - (USA)

Nettitude Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

LRQA is seeking experienced Food Safety Auditors to support the delivery of food safety, operational compliance, brand standards, and hospitality audit programs across the United States.

Ideal candidates will conduct audits across QSR, casual dining, hotels, resorts, and retail food operations with a willingness to travel and engage stakeholders.

Qualifications

• CP-FS certification or Certified Food Safety Manager preferred.
• Experience auditing QSR, hospitality, hotels or retail operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety codes and HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety audits in restaurant and hospitality settings.
• Evaluate compliance with client standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assess controls for hygiene, allergen management, temperature, sanitation and pest control.
• Deliver timely audit reports with practical recommendations.
• Maintain auditor competence and support multi-site programs.

Skills

Auditing

Food Safety

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Travel readiness

Independent work

Analytical skills

Education

CP-FS certification

Certified Food Safety Manager

Job description

Food Safety Auditors – QSR & Hospitality (Independent Contractor)

Locations: Washington, Oregon, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Ohio and Virginia

Join LRQA's Growing Retail & Hospitality Team

LRQA is seeking experienced Food Safety Auditors to support the delivery of food safety, operational compliance, brand standards, and hospitality audit programs across the United States.

We are expanding our auditor network to support leading global restaurant brands, hotel groups, food service operators, and hospitality clients. Successful candidates will conduct audits across Quick Service Restaurants (QSR), casual dining, hotels, resorts, food courts, and retail food operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Environmental Health, Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and Hospitality professionals who enjoy travel, stakeholder engagement, and delivering high-value assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety audits within restaurant, hospitality, and food service environments.
• Evaluate compliance against client standards, regulatory requirements, HACCP programs, and food safety management systems.
• Assess operational controls relating to:
  • Food hygiene
  • HACCP implementation
  • Allergen management
  • Temperature control
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Pest management
  • Employee food safety practices
  • Traceability and documentation
• Deliver professional audit reports within agreed timelines.
• Provide objective observations and practical recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain auditor competence and participate in calibration and training activities.
• Support multi-site national and regional audit programs.

Required Experience

Applicants should possess a minimum of one of the following:

• Food Safety Manager or Regional Food Safety role within QSR, Hospitality, Hotels, Food Service or Retail.
• Food Safety Auditor experience with certification bodies, consultancy providers, restaurant chains, hospitality groups, or regulatory agencies.
• Public Health Inspector or equivalent regulatory experience.
• Quality Assurance or Food Safety leadership experience within multi-site food operations.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Certified Professional in Food Safety (CP-FS).
• Certified Food Safety Manager.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • FDA Food Code
  • State and local food regulations
  • HACCP principles
  • Food safety risk assessment
  • Hospitality operational standards
• Professional report writing.
• Ability to engage confidently with restaurant managers, hotel leadership teams, and corporate stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and observation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage audit schedules.
• Customer-focused approach with high levels of professionalism and integrity.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel within assigned states and neighbouring regions.
• Regular day travel with occasional overnight stays.
• Preference will be given to candidates located near major metropolitan areas within:
  • Washington
  • Oregon
  • California
  • Florida
  • Tennessee
  • Alabama
  • Georgia
  • Ohio
  • Virginia

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

We belive 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.

Guided by Vision and powered by Expertise, we're united by a shared purpose. If you're driven to make a difference, you'll belong here.