Independent Contractor - Retail Food Safety Auditor - O'ahu

Job Description

As the Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor – O’ahu territory, you play a crucial role in NSF’s mission to protect and improve human and planet health. As a food safety auditor you will travel, meet new people, and learn more about many businesses you may frequent. You will 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.
• 50% of audits will take place in the evenings or on 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 or knowledge.
• Must live in Honolulu to be considered for the position.

• 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 planet 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.

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, status as a protected veteran, or disability. All applicants, including those with disabilities, are eligible to request reasonable accommodations.