Food Specialists for hire in Columbia, MO
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Organizational Skills
- 10%
- Time Management
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 56%
- Bachelor's degree
- 16%
- Associate's degree
- 16%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Taco Bell
- White Castle
Swift prepared foods
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Nov 9, 2026
Food Specialist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $41,353 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $37,124 – $46,064 yearly
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Certified Peer Support Specialist
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantClass EAEDCertified Phlebotomy Technician+8 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsRestaurant Manager General Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHousekeeping / Environmental Services
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
CHHAAEDFirst Aid CertificationF EndorsementDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food Certification+6 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceAnalysis SkillsRestaurant Manager General Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsBartender/Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food Certification+4 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceManagementCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceOps Support Specialist
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitTanker EndorsementQIDP CertificationCNPAEDCertified Dietary Manager+19 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceBarista ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipManagementCommunication 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, organizational skills 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 Certification.
What are some job titles related to food specialists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to food specialists include: restaurant manager general manager, certified peer support specialist and shift manager (full-time).
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, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a food specialist?
Most food specialists have 25 years of professional experience.
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