Food Champion

Food Champion

Chatham, IL

You are applying for a position with a franchisee or licensee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. Franchisees and licensees are independent business organizations, who will be your only employer if hired, and who are responsible for their own employment practices, including setting their own wage and benefit programs.

Whether you start with us, or stay with us, we are here to help you accomplish your dreams! LucWork, a franchisee of Taco Bell, is a local family business that has operated for 40+ years. We take great pride in our restaurant culture and truly value everyone that chooses to work with us. In 2025, the Taco Bell Foundation gave out $95,000 in Live Más Scholarships to our employees. Need some additional reasons to choose us...these are just a few reasons why:

Live Mas! We exist to feed people's lives with "more"!

Competitive Pay

o Clear training path, with ability to earn more with certifications

o Additional Premium Pay available after 9PM

o Scheduled raises

o Referral Program: Earn additional money for bringing in great people to work with you!

Commitment to the success of our Teams.

o Commitment to promote from within.

o Reward and recognition culture.

o Flexible Scheduling that works around your needs

o Career advancement and professional development opportunities.

o Scholarship Opportunities and Educational Programs

o LucWork paid GED program.

We don't just feed others!

o $8 of Free Food Daily- for qualifying employee meals

o Weekly Family Meals-Take home meals for your family

PERKS! Discounts on mortgages, vehicles, cell phones, gym memberships and more

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance for qualifying employees

PLAWA-Paid Time Off- Accrue up to 48 hours each year

Description-Food Champion

Our Team Members set the tone for the Taco Bell guest experience. Food Champions are focused on preparing and serving food for our customers, as well as other job duties. It is a position for friendly, helpful individuals who enjoy working in a fast paced environment.

Primary job duties include, but are not limited to:

Greeting guests, managing customer issues, and providing outstanding customer service all the time

Always upholding our strict food safety standards

Preparing food and drink orders, accurately and quickly

Preparing and caring for our fresh ingredients

Maintaining a clean and safe work environment

Washing dishes, sweeping floors, sanitizing surfaces, etc.

Using and maintaining various kitchen equipment in a restaurant environment

Requirements

The ideal candidates must want to have fun serving great food to our customers!

Must be at least 16 years of age

Accessibility to dependable and reliable transportation

Excellent communication skills, management/leadership and organizational skills.

Physical dexterity required (the ability to move up to 45 lbs. from one area to another).

Attendance and Punctuality a must

Operating of cash register as needed and making change for other cashiers.

Basic Math skills

Complete training certification

Enthusiasm and willingness to learn

Team player

Commitment to customer satisfaction

Have a strong work ethic