Food Specialists for hire in Lexington, KY
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Communication Skills11%Leadership10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Associate's degree22%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
More than 10 years45%6-10 years29%3-5 years22%Current company
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Fayette County Public SchoolsOlive GardenTime at current job
2-5 years37%1-2 years26%Less than a year21%
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Last updated: Sep 13, 2026
Food Specialist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lexington, KY: $39,539 yearly
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Team Member/Cashier
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCall Center ExperiencePrimary Cook
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
EPA 609 CertificationAir Conditioning CertificationASE CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTemporary Worker
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRCertified Recovery SpecialistForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Public SpeakingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCPRWriting SkillsFood Service Manager
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFood Safety CertificationLifting EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment OperationServsafeForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsFast Casual ExperienceMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft ExcelKitchen Manager/Chef
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCertified Dietary ManagerDriver's LicenseTIPSNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Public SpeakingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceAssistant Kitchen Manager
Lexington, Kentucky
Licenses & certifications
Food Service Health Code ComplianceFood Sanitation PracticesFood Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseFood SafetyFood Safety Management+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportStaff Scheduling
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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 50 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 a food specialist?
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: team lead, food service manager and primary 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 Lexington, KY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a food specialist?
Most food specialists have 13 years of professional experience.
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