Retail Food Safety Auditor; Independent - Boston, MA

Retail Food Safety Auditor (Independent Contract) - Boston, MA

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As the Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor for the Boston, MA territory, you will play a crucial role in NSF’s mission to protect and improve human and planetary health. As a food safety auditor, you will travel, meet people, and learn about the businesses you frequent as a consumer. You’ll inform and educate restaurant, bar, grocery store, and food service personnel about specific standards while continuing to learn about those industries.

• Perform 2nd party audits for retail clients
• Summarize audit findings
• Communicate effectively with clients, Audit Delivery Manager, and Account Manager
• Demonstrate a high level of quality and integrity in daily responsibilities
• Travel overnight as required
• 50%+ of audits will need to take place in evenings or on weekends
• 10-40 audit hours per month offered

• 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 travel
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Prior food safety experience/knowledge
• Must live in the Boston, MA area

• Prior food safety audit experience
• Serv Safe certification
• Certified CP‑FS (Certified Professional Food Safety) or ability to obtain within 12 months (or equivalent certification)

With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planetary 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.

From farm to fork, NSF is the go‑to partner for the food, nutrition and wellness industries – ensuring the highest level of product safety, quality, integrity and sustainability. Across the globe, we continue to lead the way in certification, testing, and compliance services, empowering our clients to deliver safer, higher‑quality products to consumers while meeting the demands of an ever‑changing regulatory environment.

NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Quality Assurance, Customer Service, and Consulting

• Public Safety