Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor - Boston, MA

NSF International•Ann Arbor Charter Township, MI
•$40 - $60

About The Position

NSF is hiring an Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor to perform retail food safety audits in the Boston area and surrounding territory. The auditor will perform second-party audits for retail clients, summarize findings, and communicate with clients, the Audit Delivery Manager, and the Account Manager. The role includes informing and educating restaurant, bar, grocery store, and foodservice personnel about relevant standards while maintaining high quality and integrity. The auditor must cover audits throughout the Boston area and travel one to two days per month to Maine, Vermont, or Massachusetts as needed. Up to 80% travel, including overnight travel, may be required. At least 75% of scheduled audits take place in the evenings or on weekends, while 25% take place during standard business hours. The contractor must complete a minimum of 20 audit hours per month and obtain a business license or EIN before starting.

Requirements

  • Must have a degree.
  • At least 2 years of experience in food safety, restaurant operations, or grocery operations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time, including overnight travel as required.
  • Valid driver's license without restrictions and reliable transportation.
  • Ability to drive at night.
  • Prior food safety experience or knowledge.
  • Must be able to open or obtain a business license or EIN before starting.
  • Must obtain Certified CP-FS (Certified Professional Food Safety) certification or equivalent (RS or REHS) within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior food safety audit experience.
  • ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

  • Perform second-party audits for retail clients.
  • Summarize audit findings.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, the Audit Delivery Manager, and the Account Manager.
  • Demonstrate a high level of quality and integrity in daily responsibilities.
  • Cover audits throughout Boston and the surrounding area, and travel one to two days per month to Maine, Vermont, or Massachusetts to complete required audits.
  • Complete scheduled audits, including evening and weekend audits.
  • Complete a minimum of 20 audit hours per month.
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