Food Specialists for hire in Buffalo, NY
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4,207
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Leadership
- 9%
- Time Management
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 37%
- Bachelor's degree
- 30%
- Associate's degree
- 16%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Wegmans
Wendy's
Starbucks
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 17%
- 2-5 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
Food Specialist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $38,400 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,005 – $42,123 yearly
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SERVER/PREP COOK
West Seneca, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseBC/BETIPS+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceHeavy LiftingFood Service Specialist
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicOverhead Crane CertificationFirst Aid CertificationEngineer in TrainingScissor Lift CertificationDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWarehouse Supervisor Experience92G Culinary Specialist
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
CHHAClass DFood Safety CertificationHCADriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing Assistant+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceAsset Protection Specialist
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SpecialistCertified Administrative ProfessionalFirst Aid CertificationServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsSocial Work TA
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCPR+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsAssistant Manager
Buffalo, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRData EntryServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsManagementOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation Skills
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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, Servsafe Certification and Food Handler Certification.
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, general manager/head chef/ sous chef salary 60-70hrs/wk and burger king cashier.
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 Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a food specialist?
Most food specialists have 24 years of professional experience.
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