Food Specialists for hire in Aurora, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership8%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Bachelor's degree27%Associate's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years20%Current company
Bella TerraDavenport Community SchoolsSam's Club
Time at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years33%2-5 years17%
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Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Food Specialist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Aurora, IL: $41,231 yearly
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Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Quality AuditorFood Safety CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationGFSIHACCP CertificationServsafe+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCulinary Specialist
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementFacilitator and Instructor
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationParaprofessional CertificationEducator License with StipulationsDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator License+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementLeadershipCulinary Specialist
Naperville, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationMAST PermitServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceSanitor / Food Safety & Sanitation Support
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationLean Six Sigma Green BeltFirst Aid CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+5 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsJust-In-TimeHeavy LiftingAssembly Line Associate
Aurora, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipProduct ManagementPacking
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What's the average time to fill a food specialist role?
The average time to fill a food specialist role is 28 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do food specialists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a food specialist include: communication skills, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for food specialists?
Common licenses or certifications for food specialists include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to food specialists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to food specialists include: culinary specialist, FSQA specialist and assembly line associate.
What level of education is common for a food specialist?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a food specialist in Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a food specialist?
Most food specialists have 20 years of professional experience.
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