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

3.0
May 23, 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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Cons

Rude management Unfair pay No lunch breaks No fresh air breaks if you dont smoke Not allowed to sit Not allowed to stop to get a drink No food or drinks infront of customers Racist isn't taken seriously and often isn't punished Homophobia isn't taken seriously and often isn't punished Ableism isn't taken seriously and often isn't punished Management will verbally put you down if you dont do good enough Very understaffed Works you 10+ hours in one day

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