Food Specialists for hire in Grand Rapids, MI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills11%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Bachelor's degree23%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%Less than a year10%3-5 years10%Current company
Corewell Health
McDonald's
Tutor Time
Time at current job
2-5 years63%1-2 years38%
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Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Food Specialist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Grand Rapids, MI: $33,725 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,102 – $35,430 yearly
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Crew Member
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Barista ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingHost/Hostess ExperienceAdvertising and Marketing Specialist
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationLife Insurance LicenseDriver's LicenseTIPSForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification+1 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementFood Safety and Compliance Specialist
Wyoming, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) CertificationFood Safety CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseHACCP CertificationCertified Internal AuditorSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsManagementProduct ManagementNutrition Technician
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Nutrition SpecialistCPR+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipService Technician ExperienceKitchen ExperienceLine Cook
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingMicrosoft ExcelDriver's LicenseTIPSWord EmbeddingsSpreadsheets+7 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingAssistant Food Service Director
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsPresentation 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 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 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.
What are some job titles related to food specialists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to food specialists include: crew member, line cook and food safety and compliance specialist.
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 Grand Rapids, MI, 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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