Independent Contractor - Retail Food Safety Auditor - Fresno, CA

Independent Contractor
- Retail Food Safety Auditor
- Fresno, CA

CA, United States

As the Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor in the Fresno, CA territory, 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 the businesses you may frequent as a consumer. You’ll inform and educate restaurant, bar, grocery store, and food service personnel about specific standards while continuing to learn more about those industries.

• Perform 2nd party audits for retail clients
• Communicates effectively with clients, Audit Delivery Manager, and Account Manager
• Demonstrate a high level of Quality and Integrity in your daily responsibilities
• Overnight travel
• Potentially 50% of audits will need to take place in the evenings or on the weekends
• 10-50 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 as required
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Prior food safety experience/knowledge
• Must live within 30 miles of Fresno to be considered for the position

• Prior food safety audit experience
• Serv Safe certification
• Certified CP-FS (Certified Professional Food Safety) or capable to obtain within 3 months (or equivalent certification)

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

• Job Identification 4161
• Job Category Audit and Inspection
• Posting Date 06/27/2026, 08:40 PM
• Job Schedule Part time