Food Specialists for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Leadership8%Education level
High school diploma or GED52%Bachelor's degree26%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
US Navy
85°C Bakery
Bartell HotelsTime at current job
2-5 years80%1-2 years20%
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Last updated: Oct 13, 2026
Food Specialist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $81,831 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $71,199 – $94,050 yearly
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San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Google Ads Search CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPSGoogle Ads CertificationServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementNative AdvertisingLeadershipCulinary Specialist
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerCPRServsafeBLSFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceFood & Beverage Manager
Spring Valley, California
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fitness InstructorCertified Personal TrainerFood Safety CertificationCertified Project ManagerPMPDriver's License+13 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsManagementLeadershipPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFood/Beverage Manager
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLoan Officer ExperienceLeadershipStrategic PlanningCasual Dining ExperienceCulinary Specialist
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAmerican CuisineThai CuisineAssociate
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationEPA 608 Technician CertificationCompTIA Security+OSHA 10EPA Universal CertificationWelding Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipAmerican CuisineCommunication SkillsCulinary ExperienceRefrigerationFood Preparation
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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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for food specialists?
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: culinary specialist, nutrition program consultant and public health nutritionist and nutritionist.
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 San Diego, CA, 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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