Independent Retail Food Safety Auditor - Oklahoma , OK

Job Description

As the Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor – Oklahoma City, OK, 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 many of 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 and grow your skills.

• Perform 2nd party audits for retail clients.
• Manage own work plans for the completion of audits within a determined timeframe, including schedule and workload.
• Summarize audit findings.
• Communicate effectively with clients, Audit Delivery Manager, and Account Manager.
• Demonstrate a high level of Quality and Integrity in your daily responsibilities.
• Complete scheduled audits – 65% of audits scheduled are to be completed during standard business hours (weekdays/mornings) and 35% during evenings and weekends.

• Must have a degree.
• Preferably 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.
• Valid driver’s license without restrictions and reliable transportation.
• Ability to drive at night.
• Must have or open a business entity prior to starting the position.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 20 audit hours per month not including travel.
• Prior food safety experience/knowledge.
• Must be able to complete scheduled audits – 65% of audits scheduled are to be completed during standard business hours (weekdays/mornings) and 35% during evenings and weekends.
• Required to obtain the Certified CP-FS (Certified Professional Food Safety) or equivalent (RS or REHS) certification within 3 months.

• Prior food safety audit experience.
• Serv Safe 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.

One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.

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.

As pioneers in the food safety industry, NSF is proud to play a vitally important role in helping food service businesses of all sizes – from local cafes to multinational supermarket brands – stay ahead of risks, regulations and consumer expectations, while delivering on their commitment to food safety and public health.