Staffing

Taco Bell will hire 30K for summer

Taco Bell said all new hires will learn the ropes of working during a pandemic, like wearing masks and gloves. (Photo: Provided)

May 21, 2020

Taco Bell said today that the chain and its franchisees and licensees will hire at least 30,000 team members this summer, with all new hires learning the ropes of working in food service during a pandemic. At Taco Bell some of those additional measures include temperature checks, contactless service and mask and glove requirements, a news release said.

"We work closely with our franchisees to ensure that we're meeting the needs of our restaurant teams," Chief People Officer Kelly McCulloch, said in the release. "Their safety and wellbeing remain our first priority. With this new hiring wave, we look forward to expanding our Taco Bell family and providing great, safe jobs to even more people."

Taco Bell and its franchisees are evolving and innovating recruitment efforts in response to the current realities of social distancing requirements and enhanced safety needs. The system will be hiring for existing positions at all levels in the restaurant, as well as new roles that have been created to reflect the recent shift in operations. 

The newly-created positions are intended to keep the drive-thru running smoothly as well as manage delivery, curb-side pickup and mobile app orders, and maintain sanitation and cleanliness practices.

The brand is complying with safety standards by adopting best practices for hiring, such as introducing virtual and curbside interviews. Taco Bell will continue to consider what is best for team member safety as states begin to re-open, but this new hiring push will position restaurants to be staffed and ready when the times comes. 

"During these tough times, we want job-seekers to know that we're hiring and we're safe," said McCulloch. "Our 'Start With Us, Stay With Us' mantra rings true even during this unprecedented time. Whether you've worked with us before, find yourself looking for a new opportunity or are looking for your first job, we're here for you and can provide great career opportunities – even if it's just to help get you back on your feet. In partnership with our franchisees, we hope that we can use our footprint and be a part of the solution to help kickstart the workforce."

Taco Bell is based in Irvine, California and is a sub-brand of Yum Brands in Louisville, Kentucky.