Food Specialists for hire in Los Angeles, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership9%Time Management8%Education level
High school diploma or GED49%Bachelor's degree24%Associate's degree20%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years10%6-10 years28%Current company
Alhambra Unified School DistrictAmazon Fresh
Time at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years36%2-5 years21%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Food Specialist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Los Angeles, CA: $85,381 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,325 – $129,426 yearly
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Culinary Specialist – College/Nursing Home
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingAdvanced Knife SkillsFood Service Worker
Alhambra, California
Licenses & certifications
X-Ray CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationCPRServsafe+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAmerican CuisineR&D Specialist
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseHACCP CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsShift Lead
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCash RegisterCash Register OperationsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportLine Cook
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsBilingualForeign Language ProficiencySpanishMicrosoft PowerpointFood Service – Central Production Kitchen/Brightwood Elementary
Alhambra, California
Licenses & certifications
Medical Coding CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Coding SpecialistCNACertified Professional CoderSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHEDISEclinicalworksEMR/EHREMR Systems
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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 49 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 time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a food specialist?
Common licenses or certifications for food specialists include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License 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: certified food handler, line cook and employment 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 Los Angeles, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a food specialist?
Most food specialists have 18 years of professional experience.
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