Food Specialists for hire in Cincinnati, OH

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 Cincinnati, OH to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Leadership
    10%
    Organizational Skills
    8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    67%
    Associate's degree
    18%
    Vocational or technical training
    7%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    20%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    • Aramark
    • Subway
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    71%
    Less than a year
    14%
    1-2 years
    14%

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Last updated: Nov 2, 2026

Food Specialist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cincinnati, OH: $32,646 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $27,078 – $39,360 yearly
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  • French - B2 Proficiency

    Cincinnati, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationGoogle IT Support Professional CertificateServsafe CertificationHACCP CertificationCompTIA A+Food Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsHeavy Lifting
  • Food Runner

    Cincinnati, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationInfant & Toddler CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess Experience
  • Food Service Worker

    Cincinnati, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPRServsafe CertificationCleaningFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsFood Production
  • Food and Beverage Associate

    Cincinnati, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseFood SafetyMicrosoft PowerpointServsafe CertificationMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementFood Service ExperienceRestaurant Experience
  • Recreation Specialist

    Cincinnati, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    National Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesCTRSQIDP CertificationIICRC CertificationRBT CertificationASE Medium-Heavy Truck Certification+29 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsPerson-Centered TherapyHi-LoConstruction Inspection
  • Catering Specialist

    Cincinnati, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationOLCC Service PermitServsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol Certification+4 more

    Skills

    Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceLeadershipPresentation SkillsTime Management

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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 organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for food specialists?

Common licenses or certifications for food specialists include: Driver's License, Servsafe Certification and Food Safety Certification.

What are some job titles related to food specialists?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to food specialists include: food service worker, catering specialist and burger king crew member.

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 Cincinnati, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most food specialists have 19 years of professional experience.

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