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Retail Food Safety Auditor

NSF

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Original Job Summary

About the Role

NSF is seeking a Retail Food Safety Auditor for the Spokane, WA territory (or Boise, ID). As an Independent Contractor, you will conduct food safety audits for retail clients to protect and improve human and planet health.

Responsibilities

  • Perform 2nd party audits for retail clients
  • Summarize audit findings
  • Communicate effectively with clients, Audit Delivery Manager, and Account Manager
  • Demonstrate high quality and integrity daily
  • Complete audits during evenings, weekends, and occasionally daytime hours
  • Travel overnight as required (up to 80% travel)

Qualifications

  • Must have a degree
  • At least 2 years experience in food safety or foodservice operations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, analysis, and problem-solving skills
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Prior food safety experience/knowledge
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends and some daytime hours

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior food safety audit experience
  • ServSafe certification
  • Certified CP-FS or ability to obtain certification within 12 months

About NSF

With over 80 years of innovation and science-driven expertise, NSF works to improve human and planet health through independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services. The company values diversity and teamwork under the banner of 'We Are One NSF'.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Food Safety
  • Audit
  • Compliance
  • Communication
  • Integrity
  • Travel
  • Quality
  • Regulations
  • Standards
  • Analysis

How to Get Hired at NSF

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research NSF's culture: Familiarize with their mission and values.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight food safety and audit experience.
  • Prepare examples: Showcase your audit and analysis skills.
  • Emphasize travel readiness: Mention flexible schedule availability.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review food safety audit standards.
Update knowledge on ServSafe procedures.
Study industry compliance regulations.
Practice audit report summarization techniques.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging audit situation.
Explain your client communication approach.
Share examples of integrity in audits.
Discuss managing flexible work hours.