Independent Retail Food Safety Auditor - Seattle, WA
As the Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor in Seattle, WA, you will play a crucial role in NSF’s mission to protect and improve human and planet health. You’ll travel, meet new people, and learn about businesses you may frequent as a consumer while educating restaurant, bar, grocery store, and foodservice personnel about specific standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform 2nd party audits for retail clients
- Manage your own work plans for completing audits within a determined timeframe, including schedule and workload
- Summarize audit findings
- Communicate effectively with clients, Audit Delivery Manager, and Account Manager
- Demonstrate a high level of quality and integrity in your daily responsibilities
- Complete scheduled audits
Requirements
- Degree preferred
- 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
- Valid driver’s license without restrictions and reliable transportation
- Ability 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 or knowledge
- Must 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 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.
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.