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Team Member: Service Champion

Taco Bell
Pay $14.42–$19.29 per hour
Location 1600 Glenarm Place, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States
Contract time Full time

The Breakroom Take

5.0

Rated 5.0 out of 10, based on 1,457 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • Free food
  • Recommended by students
  • Respectful managers
  • Uninterrupted breaks

About Taco Bell

Taco Bell is a fast food restaurant chain.

Job description from Taco Bell

Position Mission: The mission of the Team Member Service Champ is to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain a clean, welcoming environment for all guests. This role is critical in ensuring customer satisfaction by providing friendly, accurate, and efficient service both in-store and through the drive-thru, while upholding the cleanliness and operational standards of the restaurant.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Extend a friendly greeting to every customer.
  • Accurately take and repeat orders.
  • Handle customer payment with care and integrity
  • Count correct change or process a credit card accurately
  • Meet speed targets for drive-thru service.
  • Triple-check every order for accuracy.
  • Be an expert on the menu and answer customer inquiries.
  • Clean restrooms and dining rooms regularly.
  • Clean and stock the drink and condiment stations.
  • Check the parking lot for trash and ensure it is clean.


Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to provide a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for customers.
  • Ability to accurately take and repeat orders.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational skills to ensure cleanliness and order accuracy.
  • Familiarity with the menu to assist customers with inquiries.
  • Understanding of basic cleaning and maintenance practices.


Pay Rate:

Minimum wage varies based on job location and is determine by each locale.
  • Colorado: 14.42 - 15.82/hourly
  • Denver: 18.29-19.29/hourly


Application deadline: We accept applications on a continual basis.

Physical Demands:
  • Withstand temperatures of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or less and 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more.
  • Move throughout the restaurant for extended periods (up to 10-12 hours per day).
  • Move 50 lbs. for distances of up to 10 feet.
  • Balance and move up to 25 lbs. for distances of up to 50 feet.
  • Understand and respond to team members' and guests' requests in a loud environment.
  • Stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
  • Talk or hear; taste or smell.
  • Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


The duties of this position may change from time to time. Alvarado Restaurant Nation reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Alvarado Restaurant Nation. This position is descriptive and is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Alvarado Restaurant Nation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and individuals with Disabilities and does not discriminate based on gender identity or sexual orientation

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1600 Glenarm Place, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States

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What employees say

Pay

    Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do service champions at Taco Bell get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    79% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 170 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    Good jobs pay you for your break time.

    You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid sick leave

    Does Taco Bell give service champions paid sick leave?

    No. Most people don’t get paid leave when they’re sick.

    How we know this

    95% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 208 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.

    But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

    Do service champions at Taco Bell do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    90% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.

    Based on data from 193 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    You should be paid for all the work you do.

    A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.

Hours and flexibility

    Needs improving
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule

    How far ahead of time do service champions find out their work schedule?

    Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.

    How we know this

    • 78% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
    • 18% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
    • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
    • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

    Based on data from 210 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.

    You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.

  • Okay
  • Some people worry about their hours

    Do service champions at Taco Bell worry about hours?

    Some people worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    56% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 215 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.

    You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.

  • Good
  • Most people can choose their shifts

    Do service champions at Taco Bell get to choose the shifts they work?

    Most people get to choose which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    69% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 208 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for service champions at Taco Bell to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 150 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job works with your personal life.

    It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to get time off

    How easy is it for service champions to get time off at Taco Bell?

    Some people find it hard to get time off.

    How we know this

    46% of people report it’s hard to get time off.

    Based on data from 140 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.

  • Good
  • Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute

    Do Taco Bell managers change service champions schedules at the last minute?

    Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.

    How we know this

    33% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.

    Based on data from 195 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.

    Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it for service champions to take sick leave at Taco Bell?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    42% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 174 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes.

    You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.

    A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.

  • Good
  • Most students say it’s good

    Is service champions at Taco Bell job good for students?

    Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    How we know this

    73% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    Based on data from 128 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.

  • Okay
  • Only some parents say it’s good

    Is working as service champions at Taco Bell good if you have caring responsibilities?

    Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.

    How we know this

    44% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.

Benefits

    Good
  • Sick days don’t use up paid time off

    At Taco Bell, are service champions’s sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

    Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.

    How we know this

    80% of people say their vacation days aren’t used up if they take sick leave.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    Getting sick isn’t a vacation.

    You shouldn’t have to lose your time off just because you got sick or had a medical emergency.

    A good job gives you separate sick days so you can rest and get better without losing your paid time off allowance.

  • Needs improving
  • Part-timers can't get health insurance

    Are part-time service champions able to get health insurance from Taco Bell?

    Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.

    How we know this

    77% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance

    Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good employer offers health insurance to all their workers, no matter how many hours they work or what kind of job they have.

  • Needs improving
  • Part-timers don’t get paid time off

    Do part-time service champions get paid time off at Taco Bell?

    Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.

    How we know this

    84% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off

    Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid time off, no matter if they work full-time or part-time.

    At a good job, you deserve all the same benefits, even if you work fewer hours."

  • Good
  • Health insurance costs are okay

    Is the health insurance from Taco Bell cheap enough for service champions?

    Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.

    How we know this

    67% of people say the health insurance costs are okay

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it costs a lot.

    A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.

  • Needs improving
  • People don’t get paid time off

    Do service champions get paid time off at Taco Bell?

    Most people don’t get paid time off from work.

    How we know this

    79% of people say they don’t get paid time off.

    Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.

    A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do service champions at Taco Bell feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    76% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 187 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    Your boss should treat you with respect.

    No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.

    If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.

  • Good
  • Most people get breaks without interruption

    Do service champions at Taco Bell get to take their breaks without interruption?

    Most people get breaks without interruption.

    How we know this

    83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.

    Based on data from 162 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed out

    Is it stressful for service champions to work at Taco Bell?

    Most people feel stressed out here.

    How we know this

    76% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.

    Based on data from 201 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.

    Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do service champions at Taco Bell enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    48% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 168 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2025.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do service champions at Taco Bell recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 215 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do service champions get enough training when they start at Taco Bell?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    51% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 189 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.

    Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to advance

    Do service champions get support to advance at Taco Bell?

    Only some people are given support to advance their career here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 59% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.

    Based on data from 188 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you grow, if you want to.

    This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.

    This helps you build skills and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening

    Do service champions think Taco Bell’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

    Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    73% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 186 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.

    To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.

    This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by headquarters

    Do service champions feel well informed about how Taco Bell is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    51% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 192 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good employer shares news with all its workers.

    You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.

    Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.

Find out more about working at Taco Bell

What Taco Bell employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    I work with a good team, which makes the job a lot less stressful and more fun. I don't really feel like I'm working when I'm at work, and time flies.

    Worst thing

    I'm struggling to make ends meet with the rise of rent prices, grocery prices, etc.

    5.5

    Shift manager trainee at Taco Bell, May 2025

  • Best thing

    The culture of the place is very good, I enjoy working with the people and the customer interaction.

    Worst thing

    The stress and the repetition

    5.4

    Team member at Taco Bell, May 2025

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  • Best thing

    The linear feeling of being there to do a somewhat easy understandable job

    Worst thing

    Lack of Training, Lack of Accountability, Lack of Understanding

    3.7

    Service champion at Taco Bell, May 2025

  • Best thing

    Knowing what I gotta do and just the pace of the job

    Worst thing

    Dealing with upper management and getting yelled at and blamed for things I didn’t even do

    3.6

    Shift leader at Taco Bell, April 2025

  • Best thing

    I don't know honestly. I have good days and bad days but it just depends on what kind of "mood" I am in.

    Worst thing

    Honestly the managers. (Higher ups). Have the time it doesn't feel like they know what they are doing, they just go with the flow and sometimes that doesn't work, and it gets frustrating for us employees.

    5.0

    Food champion at Taco Bell, April 2025

  • Best thing

    The coworkers are most of the time nice, some managers are nice and some are the absolute worse. Hours are decent and job isn’t too hard

    Worst thing

    Customers are awful, managers can be extremely rude and disrespectful, staff issues, equipment issues, pay problems

    4.0

    Manager at Taco Bell, April 2025

  • Best thing

    There’s some interesting people that come and go and stories to tell form these people and experiences. I’m sure every manager has different ways of doing things that can affect how you are treated at work. The core values of Taco Bell as a whole I would say are pretty basic and understandable. It’s not too difficult to learn.

    Worst thing

    Short staffing, stress, rude customers, corporate not understanding the stress they create for workers on the floor.

    4.5

    Shift manager at Taco Bell, February 2025

  • Best thing

    It's simple: tacos and burritos. Not hard once you get the gist of it.

    Worst thing

    Gets stressful fast. Moving up to management can take forever depending on the store.

    4.3

    Trainer at Taco Bell, January 2025

  • Best thing

    Free food and it’s a chill job

    Worst thing

    My Taco Bell didn’t give breaks and they always called us on off days last minute and they always forced me to work overtime even on school nights

    4.2

    Employee at Taco Bell, January 2025

  • Best thing

    You get 30 minute breaks, free food and discounts

    Worst thing

    Stress from customers, we are typically understaffed, it's hard to get raises and a rude and disrespectful GM

    4.1

    Crew member at Taco Bell, December 2024

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