Freelance Food Safety & Brand Standard Auditor - Newcastle upon Tyne at Ecolab

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Part TimeJob Type
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Food Service, HospitalityIndustries

Requirements

  • L4 Food safety qualification
  • Based in or close to Newcastle upon Tyne territory
  • Own car/transport with full clean driving licence
  • Available for weekdays/weekends/evenings
  • Auditing experience
  • Hospitality experience
  • Food safety certifications preferred (e.g., HACCP, ISO22000, BRC, NEHA RS, REHS or CP-FS)
  • Retail food safety experience and reviews of brand standards
  • Teaching or coaching experience in a food related field
  • Strong relationship management and advanced consulting skills
  • Strong planning and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
  • Able to work effectively without supervision, demonstrate initiative, common sense, and superior decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure, juggle tasks, and work efficiently against deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Conduct food safety, brand standards, and workplace health and safety evaluations at client locations
  • Consult, coach, and train clients on the latest food safety, health, and hygiene practices
  • Work with account management teams to resolve client challenges
  • Perform a budgeted number of audits weekly that ensures high customer satisfaction
  • Access and leverage industry leading food safety practices and ongoing, active monitoring of health inspection information
  • Provide accurate reporting and ensure effective customer communication and relationships

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

HACCPISO22000BRCNEHAFood Safety AuditingBrand Standards AuditingCoachingConsultingRelationship ManagementOrganizational Skills

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the minimum qualifications for this freelance auditor role?

Candidates must have a L4 Food safety qualification, be based in or close to the Newcastle territory, have their own car/transport with a full clean driving licence, be available for weekdays/weekends/evenings, and possess auditing and hospitality experience.

What key skills and knowledge are required for this position?

Preferred skills include food safety certifications like HACCP, ISO22000, BRC or NEHA credentials, retail food safety experience, teaching or coaching in food-related fields, strong relationship management, consulting skills, planning, organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently, and handling pressure with deadlines.

Is this a full-time position, and what is the work arrangement?

This is a part-time freelance position on an independent consulting basis with Ecolab, requiring you to be based in or close to the Newcastle upon Tyne area and conduct on-site evaluations at client locations.

What does the role involve on a day-to-day basis?

You will conduct food safety, brand standards, and workplace health and safety evaluations at client locations, consult, coach and train clients on food safety practices, work with account teams to resolve challenges, perform a budgeted number of audits weekly, and provide accurate reporting.

Is compensation or salary mentioned for this freelance role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

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