Food Specialists for hire in Gainesville, FL
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 12%
- Leadership
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 52%
- Bachelor's degree
- 20%
- Associate's degree
- 15%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
UF Health Shands Hospital
Morrison Healthcare
Centerplate
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 22%
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Last updated: Nov 1, 2026
Food Specialist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gainesville, FL: $32,463 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $31,161 – $33,820 yearly
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Patient Dining Associate
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDrivingServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsShift Leader
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicensePeer Support AdvocacyServsafe CertificationCertified Recovery SpecialistFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHost/Hostess ExperienceLinecook
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe Certification+2 moreSkills
ManagementLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceFood Service Assistant Manager
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerNon-CDL Class CCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCrew Member
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SpecialistFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe CertificationCNA+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsJudoBartender/Server
Gainesville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceUpscale Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication 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 27 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 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: patient dining associate, crew member and bartender/server.
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 Gainesville, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a food specialist?
Most food specialists have 18 years of professional experience.
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