Food Specialists for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership8%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED49%Associate's degree28%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years10%3-5 years14%Current company
Olive Garden1 Heart ServicesAddlife, IncTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years25%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Aug 14, 2026
Food Specialist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $80,000 yearly
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Inventory Specialist
Sunnyvale, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLCDL CDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRForklift CertificationSkills
Supply ChainTraining & DevelopmentTrainingManagementHeavy Equipment OperationInventory ManagementLine Cook/Prep Cook
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFood Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CServsafeSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceCaregiver
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SpecialistFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRServsafeSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementFood Runner/Busser/Host
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Phone Call ManagementMeeting SchedulingEvents ManagementEvent PlanningPhone AnsweringEvent Logistics CoordinationSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceLead Care Coordinator/Medical Assistant
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPRBLSSkills
Organizational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareCaregivingCook
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Handler CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceBarista ExperienceMexican CuisineCulinary ExperienceCooking
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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 48 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, 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: to-go specialist, lead care coordinator/medical assistant and package handler.
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 Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a Food Specialist?
Most food specialists have 27 years of professional experience.
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