Food Specialists for hire in Columbia, MD
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills10%Leadership9%Education level
High school diploma or GED62%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years90%6-10 years10%Current company
Charter Senior Living
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Time at current job
2-5 years33%More than 5 years33%1-2 years22%
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Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Food Specialist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MD: $45,376 yearly
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Food Service Supervisor
Elkridge, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipArabicFarsiNegotiationNutrition Specialist
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Pharmacy Technician CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPS+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceManagementSous Chef
Lanham, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
AEDFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsFood Safety CertificationKitchen ManagementCulinary Manager
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SpecialistFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseTIPS+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsPresentation SkillsBarista ExperienceAnalysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceCommunication Skillsline cook
Gwynn Oak, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
SafeFood Safety CertificationSafe CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe+1 moreSkills
LeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceAdvanced Knife SkillsOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceFood Preparer
Laurel, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Top Secret ClearanceFirst Aid CertificationCertified Case ManagerCPRCase ManagementSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsCase ManagementCourt Setting ExperienceCrisis InterventionTrauma-Sensitive Practices
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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 31 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 food specialists?
Common licenses or certifications for food specialists include: Driver's License, Servsafe and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to food specialists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to food specialists include: culinary manager, travel food service technician and food preparer.
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 Columbia, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a food specialist?
Most food specialists have 16 years of professional experience.
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