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Solenis

Food Safety Auditor (contract)

$70/hr

The Food Safety Auditors will conduct audits to measure conformity to established regulatory, industry, and customer brand standards for clients around food safety, workplace safety, and facility ...

Solenis

Food Safety Auditor (contract)

$70/hr

The Food Safety Auditors will conduct audits to measure conformity to established regulatory, industry, and customer brand standards for clients around food safety, workplace safety, and facility ...

Intertek

Food Safety Auditor-Full Time

Boxborough, MA · On-site

Food Safety Auditor - United States - Remote This is a remote position with 85% travel; applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States. Intertek, a leading provider of ...

Intertek

Food Safety Auditor-Full Time

Boxborough, MA · On-site

Food Safety Auditor - United States - Remote This is a remote position with 85% travel; applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States. Intertek, a leading provider of ...

SGS U.S. Holding Inc.

Food Safety Auditor

$80K - $90K/yr

As the Food Safety and Animal Feed Auditor , you will perform third-party audits per SGS Certification procedures and requirements of one or more applicable standards (i.e. GMP, SFSF, HACCP with ...

SGS

Food Safety Auditor

$80K - $90K/yr

As the Food Safety and Animal Feed Auditor , you will perform third-party audits per SGS Certification procedures and requirements of one or more applicable standards (i.e. GMP, SFSF, HACCP with ...

EAGLE Certification Group

Food Auditor

Dayton, OH · On-site

$400 - $800/day

EAGLE is seeking Food Safety Auditors that are interested in making a positive impact and serving the needs of our clients. The Food Safety auditor is responsible for conducting audits in facilities ...

NSF

Retail Food Safety Auditor - NYC

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$45K - $83K/yr

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 ...

NSF

Retail Food Safety Auditor - NYC

New York, NY · On-site

$45K - $83K/yr

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 ...

NSF

Retail Food Safety Auditor - NYC

Ann Arbor, MI

$45K - $83K/yr

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 ...

Nettitude Group

Food Safety Auditor (USA)

Houston, TX · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

To complete environmental audits (food safety, health and safety and fire safety audits) in accordance with legal and client driven requirements in line with specific country codes. * To complete ...

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How much do entry level food safety auditor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level food safety auditor in the United States is $72,633.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an entry level food safety auditor?

An Entry Level Food Safety Auditor is a professional who inspects and evaluates food manufacturing and processing facilities to ensure they comply with health, safety, and sanitation regulations. They are responsible for identifying potential hazards, reviewing documentation, and helping organizations maintain food safety standards. Typically, they work under the supervision of more experienced auditors and may also assist with writing reports and recommending corrective actions. This role is essential for protecting consumer health and ensuring food products are safe for consumption.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an entry level food safety auditor?

To thrive as an Entry Level Food Safety Auditor, a solid understanding of food safety regulations, quality control processes, and a relevant science degree (such as food science or microbiology) are generally required. Familiarity with auditing software, HACCP principles, and certifications like ServSafe or HACCP are commonly expected. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective interpersonal communication help auditors build trust and ensure compliance. These skills are crucial for identifying risks, maintaining food safety standards, and fostering continuous improvement within food production environments.

What are some common challenges faced by entry level food safety auditors during their first year on the job?

As an entry level food safety auditor, one of the main challenges is quickly learning to interpret and apply complex food safety regulations and standards across different types of facilities. Adapting to various client environments and building rapport with staff while maintaining objectivity can also be difficult. Additionally, new auditors often need to balance thorough documentation with time management during audits. These challenges are typically overcome with mentorship, on-the-job training, and continuous professional development.

What is the difference between Entry Level Food Safety Auditor vs Food Safety Technician?

AspectEntry Level Food Safety AuditorFood Safety Technician
CertificationsGFSI, HACCP, SQF certifications often preferredHACCP, ServSafe, or similar certifications
Work EnvironmentAuditing facilities, reviewing records, conducting inspectionsMonitoring food production, sampling, and testing
Employer & Industry UsageFood manufacturing, processing plants, regulatory agenciesFood production facilities, quality assurance departments

While both roles focus on food safety, Entry Level Food Safety Auditors primarily conduct inspections and assessments of facilities to ensure compliance with safety standards. Food Safety Technicians typically perform testing and monitoring tasks within production environments. Both roles require relevant certifications and are essential for maintaining food safety standards in the industry.

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Food Safety Auditor (contract)

Wilmington, DE • On-site

Solenis LLC
Chemical Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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$70/hr

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Key responsibilities

  • Conduct scheduled and unscheduled food safety audits at retail grocery and foodservice establishments to evaluate compliance with regulatory, industry, and client standards.

  • Observe food preparation, handling, and sanitation procedures to identify noncompliance and potential safety issues.

  • Complete audits using a tablet device and travel to client sites as scheduled.

Solenis rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

59th of 104 rated chemical manufacturers

Job description

What we're seeking

We're currently expanding our team of Food Safety Auditors as part of our Institutional business group. These are part-time, contract positions, auditing retail grocery and foodservice establishments. Auditors will need to be free of any conflict(s) of interest. Freelance auditors and independent consultants are ideal and welcome to apply. The Food Safety Auditors will conduct audits to measure conformity to established regulatory, industry, and customer brand standards for clients around food safety, workplace safety, and facility standards. We have audits conducted all days per week and weekend, both daytime and evening work opportunities.

What you'll do
* Learn account standards, participate in initial calibration activities, pass calibration exam.
* Observe food preparation and cooking procedures to ensure food safety, health, and sanitation standards are followed; look for actual or potential cross contamination, evaluate for pest control standards, personal hygiene, food safety documentation, time/temperature standards, storage, sanitation, and other brand standards as requested.
* Coach and train on noncompliance's, so that the managers and workers understand the noncompliance and generally how to correct the situation.
* Conduct audits that are scheduled and unscheduled, based on the contractor's availability. The length of each audit will vary, and there are weekday, weekend, and evening auditing opportunities.
* Complete audits using an Android or iOS tablet.
* Travel to scheduled client site to complete audit.
* Limited travel reimbursement, but a very competitive per hour fee structure. Exceptions can be made for significant travel expenses away from your home area, as agreed upon with program manager.

What qualifications we require

* Certified Professional Food Safety (CP-FS) from NEHA (required)
* 2+ years in grocery, food service, food safety auditing, health department inspections, or food safety training experience. (required)
* Experience in food manufacturing is welcome, but other experience in retail or foodservice environments is required
* Ability to conduct audits Monday - Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm
* Additional availability evenings and weekends to audit event locations
* Ability to be on your feet and walk for extended periods of time (some audits run from 4-8 hours)
* Must have a personal tablet with connectivity and camera capabilities, that runs the current operating platform for iOS or Android.
* Must have ability to drive / transport oneself to client locations.
* Collaboration with others - some event audits require multiple auditors

Additional qualifications desired
* Registered Sanitarian (REHS / RS) or equivalent
* Bachelor's degrees in, Food science, Food and Nutrition, Restaurant Management/Hospitality, Environmental health, Education, or another relevant subject
* Bachelor's degrees in, Food science, Food and Nutrition, Restaurant Management/Hospitality, Environmental health, Education, or another relevant subject

What we provide
* Very competitive hourly rate
* Training modules, calibration, account standards manual
* Auditing software & software training

Please note - we have multiple Food Safety Auditor positions available in all regions across the entire Unites States.

$70 per hour

Hourly role

**This is a part-time contract position and will not be eligible for benefits or 401k

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