Food Specialists for hire in Knoxville, TN

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  • Most popular skills

    Time Management11%
    Communication Skills11%
    Event Planning6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED67%
    Master's degree33%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years100%
  • Current company

    Buckeye Home Medical
    Riviera Resort & Spa Palm Springs
    Texas Roadhouse
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years100%

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Last updated: Aug 8, 2026

Food Specialist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $29,965 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $29,243$30,704 yearly

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  • Kitchen ManagerKitchen manager.

    Sevierville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFood Safety CertificationASE CertificationF EndorsementDriver's LicenseTIPS

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceCasual Dining ExperiencePublic SpeakingSupervising Experience
  • PAP Compliance Officer

    Lenoir City, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDDriver's LicenseCPRBLS

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceOtorhinolaryngologyOtolaryngologySleep Medicine
  • F&B Supervisor

    Sevierville, Tennessee

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Handler Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementPOSPOS SystemsOrganizing EventsEvent CoordinationEvent Planning

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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 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 a food specialist include: time management, communication skills and event planning.

What licenses or certifications are common for a food specialist?

Common licenses or certifications for food specialists include: AED, Driver's License and ASE Certification.

What are some job titles related to food specialists?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to food specialists include: kitchen managerkitchen manager, f&b supervisor and PAP compliance officer.

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 Knoxville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a food specialist?

Most food specialists have 34 years of professional experience.

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