--- title: Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor description: NSF is hiring for the Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor Boston role in South Boston, MA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/independent-contractor-retail-food-safety-auditor-boston-at-nsf-01a199ff-b7a0-7ca2-b852-0bba0bc91af6 date: 2026-11-02T02:15:39Z og_description: Join NSF as Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor Boston in South Boston, MA. Pays $40–$60 per hour. Part-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/hal1df.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | NSF | | **Location** | East Boston, MA | | **Salary** | $40/hr - $60/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Nov 01, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** C · Some flags. Mostly fine, a few things to check. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** NSF sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 11 H-1B petitions (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for NSF. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $50,000 – $107,000 a year (median $87,000). ## Description As the Independent Contractor Retail Food Safety Auditor - Boston, MA 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 foodservice personnel about specific standards while continuing to learn more about those industries. - 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 - Must be able to cover audits throughout the Boston and surrounding area as well the ability to travel 1-2 days a month to Maine, Vermont or Massachusetts to complete required audits as well - Ability to complete scheduled audits - 75% of audits scheduled are to be completed during the evening and weekends and 25% of audits are performed during standard business hours - Must be able to complete minimum of 20 audit hours per month #LI-TS1 - 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 driver’s license without restrictions and reliable transportation - Must be able to drive at night - Prior food safety experience/knowledge - Must be able to open/obtain a business license or EIN prior to starting the position - Will be required to obtain the Certified CP-FS (Certified Professional Food Safety) or equivalent (RS or REHS) certification within 3 months or hire Preferred Qualifications - Prior food safety audit experience - ServSafe certification Pay rate: $40-$60 per audit hour *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.* ## Skills - Certified Professional - Food Safety - Auditing - ServSafe Certification - Food Safety ## Related - [Finance, Banking & Insurance jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/finance-banking-and-insurance?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Tax & Audit jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/finance-banking-and-insurance/tax-and-audit?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Compliance Auditor jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/finance-banking-and-insurance/tax-and-audit/compliance-auditor?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Massachusetts](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/massachusetts?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 81117 jobs - [Professional Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/management-and-consulting/professional-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 71796 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)