Food Specialists for hire in St. Louis, MO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Time Management9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED59%Bachelor's degree18%Associate's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%3-5 years20%Current company
Sodexo
BJC HealthCare
Division of Youth Services
Time at current job
2-5 years63%Less than a year13%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 9,618 profiles for Food Specialists in St. Louis, MO
Last updated: Oct 9, 2026
Food Specialist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $107,360 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,548 – $291,444 yearly
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Shift Leader/Manager on Duty
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationCertified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafePallet Jack Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperiencePeer Support Specialist
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationBCaBADriver's LicenseCDL aClass ECertified Recovery Specialist+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsCatering Shift Supervisor
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe Food Manager CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeClass EFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipHost/Hostess ExperienceFood Service Administrator
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementFood HandlingCorrectional Officer
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationMarriage & Family Therapy CertificationDriver's LicenseConfidential ClearanceCNAAED+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportOld herald brewery
Granite City, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementHACCP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCertified Dietary Manager+7 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceHost/Hostess ExperienceCommunication 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 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, time management 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 CPR.
What are some job titles related to food specialists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to food specialists include: director of food service/ dietary manager, old herald brewery and cook / chef.
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 St. Louis, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a food specialist?
Most food specialists have 16 years of professional experience.
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