Independent Retail Food Safety Auditor - Chicago, IL

Responsibilities

• Perform 2nd party audits for retail clients
• Manage own work plans for the completion of audits within a determined timeframe, including schedule and workload
• Summarize audit findings
• Communicate effectively with clients, Audit Delivery Manager, and Account Manager

Requirements

• 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 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
• Will be required to obtain the Certified CP-FS (Certified Professional Food Safety) or equivalent (RS or REHS) certification within 3 months of hire

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license without restrictions and reliable transportation
• Must be able to work during the week between 8:00am and 5:00pm to complete audits
• Must be able to work a minimum of 20 audit hours per month not including travel
• Prior food safety audit experience
• ServSafe certification

Skills

High level of Quality and Integrity in daily responsibilities

Benefits

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.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Monday-Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm to complete audits

About the Role

As the Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor – Chicago, IL 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.