Retail Food Safety Auditor - Kansas City, MO

NSF; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NSF is seeking a Retail Food Safety Auditor to cover St. Louis, MO and surrounding areas. You will perform 2nd party audits for retail clients, summarize findings, and communicate with clients and internal teams. Overnight travel and evening/weekend audits are common.

The role requires a degree, 2+ years in food safety or related operations, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive at night. Must reside within 30–50 miles of St. Louis and hold a valid license.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree.
• 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% including overnight as required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license without restrictions.
• Must be able to travel/drive at night.
• Must live within 30-50 miles of St. Louis, MO.
• Prior food safety experience/knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2nd party audits for retail clients
• 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
• Overnight travel as needed
• Must be able to cover audits throughout St. Louis, MO and surrounding areas
• Ability to complete scheduled audits - 75% of audits scheduled are to be completed during the evening and weekends and 25% of audits are performed during standard business daytime hours

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

ServSafe certification

CP-FS certification

Job description

Job Description

As a Retail Food Safety Auditor - St. Louis, MO 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. You will be responsible for covering Orlando and surrounding areas. 75% of audits scheduled are to be completed during the evening and weekends combined and 25% of audits are performed during standard business hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform 2nd party audits for retail clients
• 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
• Overnight travel as needed
• Must be able to cover audits throughout St. Louis, MO and surrounding areas
• Ability to complete scheduled audits - 75% of audits scheduled are to be completed during the evening and weekends and 25% of audits are performed during standard business hours

Qualifications

• Must have a degree
• 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 active driver’s license without restrictions
• Must be able to travel/drive at night
• Must live within 30-50 miles of St. Louis, MO
• Prior food safety experience/knowledge
• 50%+ of audits scheduled are to be completed during the evening and weekends and 25% of audits are performed during standard business daytime hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior food safety audit experience
• ServSafe certification
• Certified CP-FS (Certified Professional Food Safety) or capable to obtain within 12 months (or equivalent certification)

Salary Range: $32,800 - $52,000

The total pay range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At NSF, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

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.