Taco Bell
Overview
Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyones favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. Were not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, were also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands. Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels
with a
cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasnt been done before, we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries. Were a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while were at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Ms. At Taco Bell, were Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below. About the Job
Taco Bell is excited to offer a qualified candidate a tremendous opportunity to join our team of highly motivated Quality and Food Safety professionals in a fast paced and innovative environment, working together to drive ingredient supply chain excellence and to ensure Trust in Every Bite. This role will work closely with suppliers across multiple ingredient categories and collaborate with multiple partners including Product Development, Commercialization, Purchasing, Distribution, Restaurant Excellence, Sister Brands (Pizza Hut & KFC), Finance, and Legal. At Taco Bell, we embrace breakthrough thinking and innovative ideas that continue to differentiate us from our competitors. We have a maniacal focus on our customers, never follow, and always celebrate the accomplishments of our people. The Day-to-Day
Lead the creation, implementation, and maintenance of food safety protocols, ensuring alignment with local, state, and federal regulations. Manage and track new equipment reviews and approvals to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. Coordinate pest control measures, follow up on vendor recommendations, and escalate unresolved issues to appropriate stakeholders. Support the team in responding to food safety crises by maintaining readiness and assisting with communication and documentation. Provide after-hours support for food safety-related inquiries and incidents. Assist with food safety data tracking, including trends analysis and report generation. Support cross-functional teams by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of food safety regulations and company standards. Help with the review and revision of food safety training materials. Lead investigations into foodborne illness complaints or incidents, conducting root cause analysis and recommending corrective actions. Manage chemical usage program and coordinate testing with suppliers. Is This You?
Minimum B.S. in Science: Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Animal Science, Agriculture, Food Engineering 3 years experience in Quality Assurance and Food Safety in the manufacturing of high-risk ingredients (e.g. Sauces, dairy, proteins) preferred Experience in Regulatory Agencies (FDA, USDA, Health Departments, etc.), or Restaurant Food Safety experience in the QSR field preferred Food Safety and Quality Systems auditing experience Strong project management and organizational skills Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to work independently Able to travel to support the needs of the business Work-Hard, Play-Hard
Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building) Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care Salary Range: $86,300 to $101,400 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. At Taco Bell, we Live Ms and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self! Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs. Employment eligibility to work with Taco Bell in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position. Interested in building your career at Taco Bell? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
* indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Resume/CV Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf How did you hear about this job? * Are you a current or past employee of Yum! (Pizza Hut, KFC, The Habit) or Taco Bell? * If yes, which brand were you employed with and when was your last date of employment? * Are you currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis? * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? * LinkedIn Profile Are you willing and able to come into the Irvine, CA office 3 days per week (Tuesday-Thursday)? * Do you meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements listed in the job description? * Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Taco Bells Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor, we request this information to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
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Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. How do you know if you have a disability? A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities. If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinsons disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury Disability Status Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyones favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. Were not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, were also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands. Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels
with a
cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasnt been done before, we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries. Were a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while were at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Ms. At Taco Bell, were Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below. About the Job
Taco Bell is excited to offer a qualified candidate a tremendous opportunity to join our team of highly motivated Quality and Food Safety professionals in a fast paced and innovative environment, working together to drive ingredient supply chain excellence and to ensure Trust in Every Bite. This role will work closely with suppliers across multiple ingredient categories and collaborate with multiple partners including Product Development, Commercialization, Purchasing, Distribution, Restaurant Excellence, Sister Brands (Pizza Hut & KFC), Finance, and Legal. At Taco Bell, we embrace breakthrough thinking and innovative ideas that continue to differentiate us from our competitors. We have a maniacal focus on our customers, never follow, and always celebrate the accomplishments of our people. The Day-to-Day
Lead the creation, implementation, and maintenance of food safety protocols, ensuring alignment with local, state, and federal regulations. Manage and track new equipment reviews and approvals to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. Coordinate pest control measures, follow up on vendor recommendations, and escalate unresolved issues to appropriate stakeholders. Support the team in responding to food safety crises by maintaining readiness and assisting with communication and documentation. Provide after-hours support for food safety-related inquiries and incidents. Assist with food safety data tracking, including trends analysis and report generation. Support cross-functional teams by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of food safety regulations and company standards. Help with the review and revision of food safety training materials. Lead investigations into foodborne illness complaints or incidents, conducting root cause analysis and recommending corrective actions. Manage chemical usage program and coordinate testing with suppliers. Is This You?
Minimum B.S. in Science: Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Animal Science, Agriculture, Food Engineering 3 years experience in Quality Assurance and Food Safety in the manufacturing of high-risk ingredients (e.g. Sauces, dairy, proteins) preferred Experience in Regulatory Agencies (FDA, USDA, Health Departments, etc.), or Restaurant Food Safety experience in the QSR field preferred Food Safety and Quality Systems auditing experience Strong project management and organizational skills Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to work independently Able to travel to support the needs of the business Work-Hard, Play-Hard
Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building) Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care Salary Range: $86,300 to $101,400 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. At Taco Bell, we Live Ms and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self! Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs. Employment eligibility to work with Taco Bell in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position. Interested in building your career at Taco Bell? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job
* indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Resume/CV Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf How did you hear about this job? * Are you a current or past employee of Yum! (Pizza Hut, KFC, The Habit) or Taco Bell? * If yes, which brand were you employed with and when was your last date of employment? * Are you currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis? * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? * LinkedIn Profile Are you willing and able to come into the Irvine, CA office 3 days per week (Tuesday-Thursday)? * Do you meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements listed in the job description? * Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Taco Bells Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor, we request this information to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Select... Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. How do you know if you have a disability? A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your major life activities. If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Intellectual or developmental disability Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinsons disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Short stature (dwarfism) Traumatic brain injury Disability Status Select... PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete. #J-18808-Ljbffr