The GFFS Auditor: Safeguarding Gluten-Free Excellence in Restaurants validating to GFFS Standards

Are you an experienced restaurant professional or auditor with a passion for ensuring the highest standards of gluten-free safety? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Gluten-Free Food Service (GFFS) Auditor. As an auditor, you will play a crucial role in visiting GFFS locations to conduct annual audits based on our provided standards, contributing to the integrity and credibility of our gluten-free validation process.

Who can become a GFFS Auditor? We welcome individuals with the following backgrounds:

• Experienced Restaurant Management or Back-of-House Professionals: If you have a proven track record in restaurant management or back-of-house operations, we value your expertise. Preference is given to those with knowledge and experience in gluten-free practices.
• Experienced Auditors Trained to ISO Standards: We recognize the value of auditing professionals who have received training in ISO auditing standards. While a preference is given to candidates with gluten-free experience, we also welcome general auditors who can adapt their skills to our unique requirements.

As a contracted auditor, you will have the opportunity to work with GFFS Validated Gluten-Free Safe Spot locations across the United States. Assignments may range from local to regional audits in restaurants or other food service operations such as hospitals, universities, and senior living facilities. We aim to provide you with groupings of audits to optimize efficiency and minimize travel requirements.

Why should you consider becoming a GFFS Auditor?

Restaurants and other food services are a pain point for gluten-free consumers, and GIG is working diligently to fix that by expanding the list of GFFS-Validated Gluten-Free Safe Spot locations. With an estimated 600,000 restaurants in the US alone, it is crucial to have a dedicated team of local and regional auditors to ensure consistent adherence to our standards.

As an auditor, you will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of the Gluten-Free Food Service Validation standards in Safe Spot locations. Your specialized skill set, including your background in food service and understanding of gluten-free living, along with the provided training, uniquely qualifies you to evaluate compliance and provide valuable insights.

Here's how you can get started:

1. Apply: Submit your application to become a GFFS Auditor. To qualify, you must meet one of the following criteria:
   a) Have at least six months of experience as a practicing Gluten-Free Food Service Specialist (previously called a GFFS Coach), having worked with a minimum of three food services and successfully prepared at least one for a GFFS-validation audit, and/or worked as a GFFS auditor.
   b) Possess a minimum of one year of experience in food service auditing/inspection or managing commercial kitchen safety.
   c) Hold a general auditor certification with ISO training
2. Complete the comprehensive GFFS Auditor training, demonstrating a minimum accuracy of 95%. This training will equip you with the specific knowledge and skills required to conduct audits effectively to the GFFS Standards. This training is provided free of charge.
3. Auditing assignments will be provided by GFFS on an as-needed basis.
4. Maintain your status as a GFFS Auditor by participating in annual GFFS auditor training, ensuring your knowledge remains up to date with evolving standards and best practices.

As a GFFS Auditor, you will contribute to the success of the gluten-free community while enjoying the benefits of professional growth and the satisfaction of making a real impact.

Ready to take the next step and become a GFFS Auditor?

Apply below and help us create a safer and more inclusive dining experience for everyone living gluten-free.