Food Specialists for hire in Richmond, VA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership10%Organizational Skills10%Education level
High school diploma or GED61%Associate's degree17%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%6-10 years20%Current company
Abc Warehouse
Aramark
Aramark Campus LLC (VCU)Time at current job
Less than a year38%2-5 years38%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,796 profiles for Food Specialists in Richmond, VA
Last updated: Oct 13, 2026
Food Specialist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Richmond, VA: $52,259 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,561 – $70,823 yearly
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Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
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Richmond, Virginia
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ARRT CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsFood HandlingDirect Support Professional
Richmond, Virginia
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QMHP CertificationEKG CertificationCertified EKG Technician (CET)Certified Phlebotomy TechnicianFirst Aid CertificationEKG+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAMAPAssistant Manager/Prep Cook/meal prep
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceInventory Specialist
Richmond, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationBartender LicenseTeaching CertificationPharmacy Technician CertificationConfined Space CertificationLifeguard Experience+31 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceOrganizational SkillsFast Casual ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementDepartment Manager
Richmond, Virginia
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CDLFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeCertified Recovery Specialist+1 moreSkills
Casual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOTR
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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: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for food specialists?
Common licenses or certifications for food specialists include: Driver's License, Servsafe and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to food specialists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to food specialists include: event lead, food safety specialist and direct personal support professional.
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 Richmond, VA, 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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