Closing Team Member - Food Champion
Taco Bell
The Breakroom Take
- 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
You enjoy people and providing friendly, accurate service to customers as well as your teammates and managers.
Key responsibilities include:
• Greeting customers in the restaurant or drive-thru
• Taking and ringing up orders
• Handling payment and thanking customers.
• Preparing and storing food ingredients.
• Assembling food and beverage orders and ensuring they are correct
• Packaging products
• Maintaining a clean, safe work and dining environment.
• Must be able to work closing shift. Most locations close between 2am -3am.
Team Member behaviors include:
• Being friendly and helpful to customers and co-workers.
• Meeting customer needs and taking steps to solve food or service issues.
• Working well with teammates and accepting coaching from management team.
• Having a clean and tidy appearance and work habits.
• Communicating with customers, teammates, and managers in a positive manner.
Taco Bell Restaurant Team Members may receive the following benefits:
• Competitive Starting Pay
• Advancement Opportunities
• Free online GED program
• ECPI University will provide a scholarship match equal to direct payments paid to the University for up to 15% of the total tuition and fee charges
• Scholarship Opportunities are available
• Employees can receive discounts on movie tickets, cell phone service, hotels, vacation rentals, restaurants, retail outlets and more
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Match
• Voluntary Medical Insurance
• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Vacation Pay
• Meal Discounts
This Summary Overview generally describes key job standards for Taco Bell Corporate employees. It is not all-inclusive, and a similar job at other Brands, Franchise or License locations may be different.
What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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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
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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
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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
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Needs improving
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Good
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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
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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 insuranceBased 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
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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 offBased 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
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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 okayBased 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
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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
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Good
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
What Taco Bell employees say about their job
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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.
Shift manager trainee at Taco Bell, May 2025
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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
Team member at Taco Bell, May 2025
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