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Charcuterie Artisans

Food Safety Technician

Mapleville, RI · On-site

$21.56 - $25.93/hr

The Food Safety Technician is a food safety and quality professional who helps ensure that ... This position performs routine quality inspections, verifies compliance with company and regulatory ...

Chick-fil-A

Food Safety Internship

Athens, GA · On-site

$10 - $12/hr

... inspections and share results with Back of House Leadership Support Kitchen Manager by coaching fellow Team Members to maintain good food quality practices Food Safety (20%) Complete SAFE Daily ...

FreshEdge

Food Safety Manager

Bartlett, IL

$75K - $85K/yr

Facilitate all third-party audits and inspections and provide insight on corrective action for non-compliances * Respond to customer requests related to third party audits, food safety, and ...

FreshEdge

Food Safety Manager

Bartlett, IL

$85K/yr

Facilitate all third-party audits and inspections and provide insight on corrective action for non-compliances * Respond to customer requests related to third party audits, food safety, and ...

Piazza Produce, LLC

Food Safety Manager

Bartlett, IL · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Facilitate all third-party audits and inspections and provide insight on corrective action for non-compliances * Respond to customer requests related to third party audits, food safety, and ...

CookUnity

Food Safety Supervisor

New York, NY · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

Monitor and inspect food production, handling, and storage areas for compliance with food safety standards * Assist with environmental monitoring and shelf life testing Qualifications * Bilingual ...

Russell Stover

Food Safety Coordinator

Abilene, KS · On-site

Self Inspections. * * Support and/or lead third party audits. * Manage and Track Non-Conforming ... Lead food safety and quality initiatives. * Back-up to the FSQA Manager. * Adhere to Good ...

Chick-fil-A

Food Safety Lead

Locust Grove, GA

$15 - $18/hr

Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential risks and areas for improvement * Collaborate with management to address any food safety concerns or issues * Attend all leadership ...

CookUnity

Food Safety Supervisor

Los Angeles, CA

Ensure the facility is always inspection-ready for local regulators and third-party auditors. * Collaborate with the Food Safety team to deliver chef and employee training on food safety and ...

Chick-fil-A

Food Safety Lead

Locust Grove, GA

$15 - $18/hr

Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential risks and areas for improvement * Collaborate with management to address any food safety concerns or issues * Attend all leadership ...

CookUnity

Food Safety Supervisor

New York, NY · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

Monitor and inspect food production, handling, and storage areas for compliance with food safety standards * Assist with environmental monitoring and shelf life testing Qualifications * Bilingual ...

CookUnity

Food Safety Supervisor

Austin, TX

Ensure the facility is always inspection-ready for local regulators and third-party auditors. * Collaborate with the Food Safety team to deliver chef and employee training on food safety and ...

CookUnity

Food Safety Supervisor

Chicago, IL · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Monitor and inspect food production, handling, and storage areas for compliance with food safety standards * Assist with environmental monitoring and shelf life testing Qualifications * Bilingual ...

S4 Sanitation, LLC

Food Safety Sanitor

Bastrop, LA · On-site

Conducting regular inspections to identify any potential food safety hazards and taking necessary corrective actions. * Following proper sanitation protocols to meet regulatory standards and ensure ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance food safety inspection in the United States is $51,455.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,000.00 and $60,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Freelance Food Safety Inspection job involves independently assessing food establishments to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Inspectors check factors such as food handling, storage, cleanliness, and adherence to local or federal food safety standards. They may work with restaurants, food manufacturers, or other businesses in the food industry. Unlike government inspectors, freelance food safety inspectors typically offer their services to private clients or consulting firms.

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To excel as a Freelance Food Safety Inspector, you need a solid grounding in food science, microbiology, regulatory standards, and auditing, often supported by a relevant degree and industry certifications such as ServSafe or HACCP. Familiarity with inspection checklists, digital reporting tools, and compliance management systems is vital for documenting findings and ensuring thorough evaluations. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse clients set top professionals apart. These competencies ensure accurate inspections, regulatory compliance, and trusted relationships with food service businesses.

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As a Freelance Food Safety Inspector, your day-to-day tasks often include visiting various food service establishments, conducting on-site inspections, and assessing compliance with local and federal food safety regulations. You’ll document findings, issue reports, and provide actionable feedback to business owners or managers. Freelancers may also handle scheduling, client communication, and maintaining their own professional records. This autonomy allows you to manage your workload, but it also requires excellent time management and adaptability to different environments and client needs.

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Food Safety Manager

Grubmarket, Inc.

South San Francisco, CA • On-site

$123K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Job Description

Opportunity Statement
 We are seeking a Food Safety Manager to develop, implement, and maintain the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) across all Grub Market DBAs. This role ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and certification standards, provides leadership across fresh-cut processing and fresh food distribution operations, and drives a culture of food safety and quality.

Role Responsibilities
 The Food Safety Manager is expected to oversee food safety programs, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives:

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the FSMS in compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, and GFSI schemes such as SQF or PrimusGFS across all DBAs.
  • Oversee HACCP programs, Preventive Controls, and other regulatory requirements across all DBAs.
  • Lead creation, implementation, and maintenance of SOPs, SSOPs, GMPs, and the Master Sanitation Schedule.
  • Ensure certification and audit readiness at all times.
  • Review the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP), including sampling, testing, trending, and corrective actions when applicable.
  • Maintain accurate documentation to support regulatory inspections, customer requirements, and audits.
  • Conduct internal audits and inspections; ensure timely corrective actions.
  • Train and coach employees at all levels on GMPs, food safety policies, and procedures.
  • Conduct ongoing training on sanitation, allergens, traceability, and regulatory updates.
  • Promote and sustain a strong food safety and quality culture across all DBAs.
  • Lead investigations of non-conformances, customer complaints, and contamination events.
  • Develop and implement corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans.
  • Ensure DBAs have programs to manage recall and traceability exercises in line with regulatory and customer requirements.
  • Analyze data from CCPs, preventive controls, EMP, and quality checks to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Collaborate with DBAs’ Food Safety teams to integrate food safety into daily operations.

Skills and Experience Required

  • Strong knowledge of FSMA, HACCP, SQF, PrimusGFS, GMPs, and food safety best practices.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in food safety.
  • Experience managing Environmental Monitoring Programs and sanitation systems.
  • Strong leadership and training skills; able to build and maintain a food safety culture.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and collaboration across all levels of the organization.
  • Proven track record in regulatory compliance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with food safety documentation software preferred.
  • Experience in fresh-cut or fresh food distribution.

Preferred Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Job Type: Full-time
 Salary: $80,000–100,000/year
 Benefits:

  • 401(k) plan
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: San Francisco Bay Area, occasional travel may be required