okay for high school/college job but not ideal - Team Member Taco Bell Employee Review

3.0
23 May 2024
Recommend
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Pros

very fast hiring and training process; start work soon if you are 16+, have ID or passport, and can work at least a few shifts a week you will most likely be hired (at least at the location I worked at) unlimited free drinks and one free meal per shift up to a certain amount (it changes over time, I think it was around $6-10 when I started maybe?), however, management will override limit within reason, 10% employee discount shifts can be early morning to late night uniform shirts, hat, and apron provided (non-slip shoes & black pants (no leggings/sweats/cargo/ripped) must be bought yourself) good for people who enjoy/don't mind talking to people on the rare occasion that you receive a tip as the drive-thru or front counter cashier, you may keep it tattoos can be up to the jawline colored hair allowed (as well as acrylic nails at my location when I worked there)

Cons

may end up doing the jobs of two to three people at peak times, when understaffed, game nights, late at night, etc. being such a big chain, managers are concerned with drive-thru speed so much that it takes away from customer service (managers/store receive bonuses or other perks for beating other locations in the same state's times) scheduling is very inefficient, printed out in the kitchen & sent to employee group chat and it is tedious to pick up/change shifts, and requested changes (eg. "do not schedule me on Saturday nights"; "I will be out of town the 20th-24th of July") get lost and not honored everyone must stand no matter what position in the kitchen, even if a stool would make no difference to service unclear incentive for raises based on time employed, etc. no watch or jewelry except wedding ring, limited to 2 earrings in each ear, no facial piercings, however, facial piercings below eyes can be covered with mask

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

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Cons

- Upper management had a tendency to micromanage based on stats without ever coming to the store to understand the situation

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