Retail Food Safety Auditor - NYC

New York, NY$45k–$83kPosted Jun 10, 2026

As a Retail Food Safety Auditor – New York City, 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 foodservice personnel about specific standards while continuing to learn more about those industries and grow your skills. You will be responsible for covering NYC and surrounding New Jersey areas. Overnight travel of 10% to be 2-3 days per month to complete audits.  

  • Perform 2nd party audits for retail clients
  • Summarize audit findings
  • Communicates effectively with clients, Audit Delivery Manager, and Account Manager
  • Demonstrate a high level of Quality and Integrity in your daily responsibilities 
  • Overnight travel as needed
  • Must be able to cover audits throughout NYC and New Jersey area
  • Ability to complete scheduled audits – minimum 6-7 hours of audits plus 2-3 hours of travel per day depending on where the audits are located

 

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  • 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 active driver’s license without restrictions
  • Must be able to travel/drive at night
  • Must live within 30 miles of NYC or New Jersey area
  • Prior food safety experience/knowledge
  • Must be able to obtain the Certified CP-FS (Certified Professional Food Safety) or equivalent (RS or REHS) certification within 3 months of hire

 Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior food safety audit experience
  • ServSafe certification

 

Salary Range: $45,000 - $83,000

The total pay range takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At NSF, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

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