Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor - Boston, MA

NSF • Ann Arbor, MA

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About The Position

As an independent contractor serving the Boston, Massachusetts territory, the Retail Food Safety Auditor supports NSF’s mission to protect and improve human and planet health. The auditor conducts second-party audits for retail clients and informs and educates restaurant, bar, grocery store, and foodservice personnel about applicable standards. The role requires travel throughout the Boston area and surrounding territory, including occasional trips to Maine, Vermont, or other parts of Massachusetts. A minimum of 20 audit hours per month is required. Most scheduled audits take place during evenings and weekends, with the remainder during standard business hours. The pay rate is $40–$60 per audit hour.

Requirements

• Must have a degree; the degree level is not specified.
• 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 unrestricted driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to drive at night.
• Prior food safety experience or knowledge.
• Ability to open or obtain a business license or EIN before starting.
• Must obtain Certified CP-FS (Certified Professional Food Safety) or equivalent RS or REHS certification 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 quality and integrity in daily responsibilities.
• Cover audits throughout Boston and the surrounding area, and travel 1–2 days per month to Maine, Vermont, or other parts of Massachusetts as needed.
• Complete scheduled audits; 75% are scheduled during evenings and weekends, and 25% during standard business hours.
• Complete at least 20 audit hours per month.
• Inform and educate restaurant, bar, grocery store, and foodservice personnel about specific standards.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed