Food Specialists for hire in Columbus, 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 Columbus, OH to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
7,922
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
Organizational Skills11%Host/Hostess Experience11%Communication Skills11%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Bachelor's degree33%Years of experience
6-10 years67%More than 10 years33%Current company
Delo Trans incMidwest Event PartnersTrugreen
Time at current job
Less than a year50%1-2 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 7,922 profiles for Food Specialists in Columbus, OH
Last updated: Aug 11, 2026
Food Specialist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $35,713 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $14,500 – $132,871 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Event/entertainment coordinator
Blacklick, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDRBT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsDental TerminologyRetention specialist
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SpecialistServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Fast Casual ExperienceDental TerminologyTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementTruck Driver Class A CDL
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationRegistered Dental HygienistDriver's LicenseCDL aFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerpointPresentation SoftwareMicrosoft WordWord Processing
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- 100 contacts per month
- Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
Enterprise
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign unlimited jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- Custom contacts per month / year
- Configurable usage limits
- Custom pricing and invoicing
- Volume-based contact packages
- Dedicated onboarding and account support
- Enterprise-grade identity and access management
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
See how Smart Sourcing helps you find candidates in seconds
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Browse by skills
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
What's the average time to fill Food Specialist role?
The average time to fill Food Specialist role is 44 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 Food Specialist include: organizational skills, host/hostess experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for Food Specialist?
Common licenses or certifications for food specialists include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and AED.
What are some job titles related to food specialists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to food specialists include: event/entertainment coordinator, retention specialist and truck driver class a CDL.
What level of education is common for Food Specialist?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for Food Specialist in Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for Food Specialist?
Most food specialists have 10 years of professional experience.
Browse related occupations
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply