Food Specialists for hire in Springfield, IL
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Organizational Skills
- 11%
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Leadership
- 10%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 55%
- Associate's degree
- 20%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
McDonald's
Walmart
Delaware North
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 38%
- More than 5 years
- 38%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Oct 24, 2026
Food Specialist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, IL: $43,928 yearly
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Shift Lead
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitTanker EndorsementBartender LicenseChild Development Associate CertificationQIDP CertificationCertified Payroll Professional+22 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipFloor Specialist
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCleaningPallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBuffingManager
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL aCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationBLSSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsData EntryCustomer ServiceInventory Specialist
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Floor BuffersAutodeskJanitorial ExperienceFloor BuffingSanitationCustodial Experience+8 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingSanitationCNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardPharmacy Technician CertificationPassenger EndorsementPharmacy Technician LicenseDriver's License+17 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPharmacy Technician ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsLine Cook
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitEPA Type IIRegistered DietitianAerial Lift CertificationCertified Pool OperatorDriver's License+18 moreSkills
Barista ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational Skills
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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 26 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: organizational skills, communication skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for food specialists?
Common licenses or certifications for food specialists include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and Servsafe Certification.
What are some job titles related to food specialists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to food specialists include: culinary arts worker iv/ maintenance, line cook and floor 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 Springfield, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a food specialist?
Most food specialists have 19 years of professional experience.
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