Food Specialists for hire in Lafayette, IN

Find food specialists who develop meal plans, prepare nutritious dishes and cater to dietary restrictions while ensuring food safety and dietary guidelines are followed. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Lafayette, IN to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Organizational Skills11%
    Time Management11%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED57%
    Bachelor's degree20%
    Associate's degree17%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    6-10 years30%
  • Current company

    Applebee's
    Aramark
    aramark/purdue food co
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years43%
    2-5 years43%
    Less than a year14%

Browse Indeed's database of 912 profiles for Food Specialists in Lafayette, IN

Last updated: Oct 6, 2026

Food Specialist: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Lafayette, IN: $30,000 yearly

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  • Food Service Cook

    Battle Ground, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSIDS CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingManagement
  • Associate Real Estate Broker

    West Lafayette, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationReal Estate LicenseReal Estate BrokerServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis Skills
  • Meat Cutter

    West Lafayette, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationMAST PermitServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation Skills
  • Hostess/Busser

    Lafayette, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Esthetician LicenseOSHA 10Driver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementSharePointSkin Care
  • Food Service Worker

    Lafayette, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Property & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicenseCDL CNon-CDL Class CServsafeForklift Certification

    Skills

    Veterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager Experience
  • Inspection and staging

    Lafayette, Indiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DVeterinary LicenseDriver's LicenseBoiler LicenseServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceSupervising ExperienceVeterinary Assistant ExperienceHeavy Lifting

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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, Servsafe 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: food service worker, associate real estate broker and 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 Lafayette, IN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most food specialists have 24 years of professional experience.

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