Independent Contractor - Retail Food Safety Auditor - San Fran OR San Jose

As the Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor - San Jose or San Francisco, 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 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.

• 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
• Potentially 50% of audits take place in 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
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Prior food safety experience/knowledge
• Must live within 30 miles of San Francisco or San Jose area to be considered for the position

• Prior food safety audit experience
• Serv Safe certification
• Certified CP-FS 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.