Independent Retail Food Safety Auditor - Seattle, WA

NSF; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

NSF is seeking an Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor for Seattle, WA to perform 2nd party audits for retail clients, manage audit schedules, and summarize findings. The role requires extensive travel, strong communication, and a commitment to food safety standards.

Qualified candidates have a degree, 2+ years in food safety preferred, and must obtain CP-FS or equivalent within 3 months of hire. A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel overnight are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time including overnight.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2nd party audits for retail clients.
• Manage own work plans for audits within defined timeframes.
• Summarize audit findings and communicate with clients and managers.
• Demonstrate high levels of quality and integrity in daily duties.
• Complete scheduled audits as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description

As the Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor – Seattle, WA you will play a crucial role in the mission of NSF – to protect and improve human and planet health. As a food safety auditor, you will have the opportunity to travel, meet new people, and learn more about many of the businesses you may frequent as a consumer. You’ll inform and educate restaurant, bar, grocery store, and foodservice personnel about specific standards while continuing to learn more about those industries and grow your skills.

As the Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor – Seattle, WA you will play a crucial role in the mission of NSF – to protect and improve human and planet health. As a food safety auditor, you will have the opportunity to travel, meet new people, and learn more about many of the businesses you may frequent as a consumer. You’ll inform and educate restaurant, bar, grocery store, and foodservice personnel about specific standards while continuing to learn more about those industries and grow your skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2nd party audits for retail clients
• Manages own work plans for the completion of audits within a determined timeframe, including schedule and workload
• Summarize audit findings
• Communicates effectively with clients, Audit Delivery Manager, and Account Manager
• Demonstrate a high level of Quality and Integrity in your daily responsibilities
• Ability to complete scheduled audits

Qualifications

• Must have a degree
• Preferably at least 2 years of experience in food safety, restaurant or grocery operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analysis and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time including overnight as required
• Must have a valid driver’s license without restrictions and reliable transportation
• Must be able to drive at night
• Must have or open a business entity prior to starting the position
• Must be able to work a minimum of 20 audit hours per month not including travel
• Prior food safety experience/knowledge
• Candidate must be able to complete scheduled audits
• Will be required to obtain the Certified CP-FS (Certified Professional Food Safety) or equivalent (RS or REHS) certification within 3 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior food safety audit experience
• ServSafe certification

About Us

With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life. One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work. Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org. NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency will become the sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

About The Team

As pioneers in the food safety industry, NSF is proud to play a vitally important role in helping food service businesses of all sizes, from local cafes to multinational supermarket brands, stay ahead of risks, regulations and consumer expectations, while delivering on their commitment to food safety and public health.