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Q&A With Taco Bell Employees
We believe in helping our employees get more out of life. Our restaurants strive to live this out through teamwork, exciting new products, and many career opportunities.
How employees describe working at Taco Bell
it has its ups and downs
Amazing, great awesome. Cool and laid back
Review from Product Dept
Fast food. I am very proud of this company.
Review from Sales Dept
It was a fun place to work. I looked forward to going to work everyday.
Review from Sales Dept
It's a good experience just a lot of young people work there
Review from Product Dept
What it's like to work at Taco Bell
- Taco Bell employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
- Employees at Taco Bell report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Taco Bell have 0 meetings
- 59% of Taco Bell employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Taco Bell employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 41% of Taco Bell employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Taco Bell employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 58% of Taco Bell employees call their work environment negative
Q&A With Taco Bell Employees
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What are the team outings like at Taco Bell?
We have none
Only managers have outings
Never had any
How much and how often do raises happen at Taco Bell?
Yearly
Yearly, in November.
Rare.
How's the vacation policy at Taco Bell?
Top Employee Response
No paid vacation time. You can request unpaid time off and get 24 hours of sick pay per year after six months.
After one year, managers get 120 hours of paid vacation time
After working there a year you get an average of weekly hours worked as a paid vacation. For example... You average 38 hours a week for a year. You then get 38 hours paid vacation time to use as you see fit.
What's the office vibe like at Taco Bell?
Energitic, exciting, fun, fast paced
Too laid back
It's efficient and organized.
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Taco Bell?
Not hard at all
Impossible
It's not too difficult. It's still possible to have a social life outside of Taco Bell.
How would you compare interviewing at Taco Bell to other places you've interviewed?
No interview on spot hired
It was very unprofessional. The manager basically welcomed me and then ended up going back to work to help an employee with an issue. After waiting 20 minutes I was hired.
Laid back
What should I wear for an interview at Taco Bell?
Dress casual nice
Jeans and collared shirt.
Business casual for a management position. Nice pants and shirt for crew
What benefits does Taco Bell provide?
401k, paid vacation time after being employed a year, 50% discount for food on days you work
Employees discount, if full time health, dental and vision
You can get your GED for free as well as get a scholarship. You learn how to make a variety of items on the menu and learn to work quickly and effectively. There's also an opportunity to learn leadership skills.
How long do the interviews usually take at Taco Bell?
15 to 20 mins
20 to 45 minutes
Between 10-20 minutes.
What are your coworkers at Taco Bell like?
Some more knowledgeable than others. Lots of gossip
Supportive, cheerful, and motivated.
Amazing at my store!
What's the best part of your job at Taco Bell?
Dealing with the public. Getting good numbers
Making the food, learning new things, and meeting new customers.
The team I work with!
Does Taco Bell drug test or do a background check?
Top Employee Response
Not for entry level positions- pretty much if they like you in the interview, you’re hired.
Taco Bell does not drug test and as far as I’m aware does not conduct any sort of background check either.
What perk or benefit should Taco Bell have?
Vacation time plus more sick pay for shift leads and above.
It has the easiest fast food menu simple easy work
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at Taco Bell?
Try not to get overwhelmed and go with the flow.
The jobs easy hold on to it if ur smart
How much diversity is there among employees at Taco Bell?
Diverse. Young, old, black, brown, yellow, white, male, female, transvestite etc...
Tons
How secure do you feel at your job at Taco Bell?
Secure enough
No longer there
What kind of people succeed at Taco Bell?
Hard workers
Again. Depends on the gm. If you have a good gm, the skilled, fast, well trained, positive person will thrive and succeed
What questions do they ask during the interview process at Taco Bell?
Do u have reliable transportation
Questions to determine honesty, knowledge, and customer service skills
How do you feel about going to work at Taco Bell everyday?
I dread it
I always look forward to what the day may bring. It gets easier the more you practice, which makes it less intimidating. It gets better the more you immerse yourself in the work.
How challenged are you at Taco Bell?
Not at all
There's always challenges everyday. Every day is different and you have to learn to adapt to those situations.
How's the work pace at Taco Bell?
Tense and hectic
It's an inviting atmosphere, and learning the procedures is easier than most imagine. People won't hesitate to help you learn as you go.
How does Taco Bell make decisions around promotions?
Depends on the gm. Some promote on merit, some promote their buddies.
It is based on your willingness to study and learn, and using your leadership skills in action/ how well you lead a shift.
How's the work life balance at Taco Bell?
If you're in management, there is basically no life out of work.
It's quite balanced. There re always days where you can have free time to yourself and there are chances to get enough hours.
What interview questions does Taco Bell ask?
Basic
They ask if you have had previous experience and where, how well you perform in stressful environments, your capabilities, etc.
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Taco Bell?
Typical of fast food
It made me feel comfortable and I was excited.
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Should I work at Taco Bell?
22% of Taco Bell employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 11% are neutral and 67% would not recommend working at Taco Bell to their friends.
| 22% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 11% | Passive |
| 67% | Detractors |
