Food Specialists for hire in Jacksonville, FL
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8,591
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Time Management
- 9%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 65%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12%
- Associate's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
United States Navy
U S Army
Waffle House
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 71%
- Less than a year
- 29%
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Last updated: Nov 13, 2026
Food Specialist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Jacksonville, FL: $31,464 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $30,000 – $33,443 yearly
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Food Service Manager
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationCertified Medical Administrative AssistantDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFood Service Worker
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseMold RemediationNon-CDL Class CServsafe CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsOrder PickingLine Cook
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Lifeguard CertificationLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceAgriculture Specialist
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CClass EMotorcycle LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSafety RegulationsHead Chef
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10Driver's LicenseTWIC CardHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingCertified Provider Credentialing SpecialistAED+7 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceCook/Kitchen Supervisor
Jacksonville, Florida
Licenses & certifications
OSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)Experience Working with Individuals with DementiaCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseCPROSHA+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceMenu PlanningMeal Preparation
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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, communication 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, food service manager and line cook.
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 Jacksonville, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a food specialist?
Most food specialists have 20 years of professional experience.
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