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Taco Bell Test Kitchen Technician (Contract) in Irvine, California

This is an 3-4 month contract assignment where individuals will be Staffmark employees working onsite at Taco Bell

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Who is Taco Bell?

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone's 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. We're not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we're 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 hasn't been done before... we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries. 

We're a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we're at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más.

At Taco Bell, we're Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below.

About the Job:

Reporting to Test Kitchen Manager, Kitchen Technician is responsible for supporting the Global Product Innovation and Commercialization Team for Taco Bell. In this role this individual will support and execute the day-to-day product development and showings in the R&D test kitchen. We are looking for a passionate fan of Taco Bell who can apply their talent and help create an environment where ideas thrive inside of our test kitchen.

The Day-to-Day:

  • Ingredient preparation for product development and showing needs

  • Support and assist in food showings and presentations for developers

  • Preparation, stock and organize taco bell prep lines, including cleanliness

  • Support and execute leadership showings and small events on site

  • Assist in preparing shipments for PD/FIT department for ingredients and smallwares

  • Sensory support: assist in conducting internal and external sensory tests

  • Commercialization support: assist in conducting internal new ingredient cuttings

  • Ingredient Testing support: assist in conducting new ingredient testing

Is This You?

  • 1-3 year's experience working/prepping in full service/quick service restaurant or catering/banquets

  • A Bachelors or Associates Degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Food Science, or other Sciences preferred

  • Food Safety in restaurant foodservice - ServSafe preferred

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with positive attitude

  • Self-motivated, team player, organized, and punctual

  • Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize

  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PPT)

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds

  • Must be able to handle long periods of time on your feet and moving

  • Professional appearance

At Taco Bell, we Live Más 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.

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Employment eligibility to work with Taco Bell in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.

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