Food Specialists for hire in Birmingham, AL

Find food specialists who develop meal plans, prepare nutritious dishes and cater to dietary restrictions while ensuring food safety and dietary guidelines are followed. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Birmingham, AL to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Organizational Skills9%
    Leadership9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED67%
    Master's degree13%
    Bachelor's degree11%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years68%
    3-5 years20%
    6-10 years10%
  • Current company

    Outback Steakhouse
    UAB Medicine
    Aim Academy
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year35%
    2-5 years30%
    More than 5 years22%

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Last updated: Sep 13, 2026

Food Specialist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Birmingham, AL: $40,422 yearly

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  • Food Prep

    Birmingham, Alabama

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationCertified Notary PublicTIPSDriver's LicenseCertified SommelierHACCP Certification+7 more

    Skills

    American CuisineHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsVan DriverVan Handling
  • Food Service Director/ Executive Chef

    Hoover, Alabama

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+4 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAmerican CuisineStrategic PlanningOTR
  • Assistant Manager

    Birmingham, Alabama

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeCompTIA A+Food Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining Experience
  • Server/Bartender

    Birmingham, Alabama

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardClass D SecurityServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedArmed Security License+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementTypingClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship Building
  • Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager

    Hoover, Alabama

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationEsthetician LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeMassage Therapy License+4 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceProduct Management
  • Loss Prevention Specialist

    Birmingham, Alabama

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Safety ProfessionalAEDOSHA Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationTS/SCIOSHA 10+2 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipTime ManagementPublic Speaking

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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 50 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, organizational skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a food specialist?

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: assistant manager, loss prevention specialist and food service director/ executive chef.

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 Birmingham, AL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a food specialist?

Most food specialists have 30 years of professional experience.

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