Food Specialists for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
- Time Management
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 65%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14%
- Associate's degree
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
IKEA
United States Army Reserve
Domino's
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- Less than a year
- 17%
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Last updated: Nov 10, 2026
Food Specialist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $34,395 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $14,500 – $128,089 yearly
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Culinary Specialist
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingTime ManagementPackingFine Dining and Banquet Server
Worthington, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafe Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingHost/Hostess ExperienceLead Food Service Worker
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CPIAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingLine Cook
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceCommunication SkillsFood Runner
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
AEDCertified Nursing Assistant IIFirst Aid CertificationBC/BEDriver's LicenseState Tested Nursing Assistant+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsFast Casual ExperienceWarehouse Worker
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CPIFirst Aid CertificationCompTIA Security+Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCompTIA A++2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining Experience
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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: leadership, 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, 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: line cook, crew trainer and lead food service worker.
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 Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a food specialist?
Most food specialists have 21 years of professional experience.
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