We take great pride in serving our employees by giving them tools to help them achieve their goals, and providing them with recognition along the way. Education is an important component of this initiative. We offer leadership and business training through Tacala Leadership University (TLU), company funded GED certification and the opportunity to apply for college and vocational school scholarships.
To further reinforce our community of caring, we wanted to provide a way to assist employees experiencing a crisis or hardship situation. The Tacala Charities Star Fund was established to provide financial assistance to Tacala employees who’ve experienced a hardship due to events beyond their control, including disasters, extended illnesses or injuries, and other special situations involving significant personal hardships. The Star Fund’s grants can help pay for essential immediate living expenses, such as housing, utilities, food, clothing and other basic needs. The Star Fund relies on support from both the sponsoring organization, Tacala, and individual donations made by Tacala partners, employees and the general public. Every donation helps provide maximum grant assistance to those in need. Since The Star Fund is a 501c3 charity, the operations are governed by rules established by the IRS that may, in some cases, limit its availability to address certain situations.
“Hey! I’m Trey Dillard, but everyone calls me Freddy. I’m currently a Market Training Leader in Childersburg, Alabama. I love being a part of the Tacala Team because Tacala believes in me. They believe in all of their people! I started my taco career in 2016 as a Team Member, and because I was surrounded by great leaders who believed in me and wanted to see me grow, I was able to learn the business and work my way up. Tacala is committed to helping me achieve my goals, and that’s why I am certain I will achieve my goal of becoming an Area Coach!”
Favorite Taco Bell Menu Item: Soft Tacos
If you could design a sauce packet, what would it say? Mild? More like Wild!
“I’m Janice Crump, and I am one of Tacala’s Area Coaches in Birmingham, Alabama. I joined the Tacala family 20 years ago as a Restaurant Leader in Opelika, Alabama. Over the years Tacala has provided many opportunities to enhance my skills and advance my career, and now I am grateful to be in a position to pay it forward by coaching Team Members and Restaurant Leaders. I know with hard work, proper training and a positive attitude, they will find success the same way I did, and that makes my job very rewarding. It makes me smile every day!”
Favorite Taco Bell Menu Item: Chicken Quesadilla
If you could design a sauce packet, what would it say? Spice It Up! Keep It Saucy!
“My name is Carrie Brown, and I’m an Area Coach in South Alabama. I’ve been with Tacala for 2 years, and it has been 2 of the most exciting years of my career! I love having the opportunity to pay it forward by helping others grow and reach new levels in their career they never thought were possible.”
Favorite Taco Bell menu item: Cinnabon Delights
If you could design a sauce packet, what would it say? “Add a Little Bit of Spice”
“Hi! I’m Jake Berkley, and I’m POS Tech for the Tennessee Region. I have been with Tacala for 3 years, and I am truly proud to be a part of this company! Tacala has a goal driven work environment with many opportunities for growth, and we are making positive impacts in our communities. Apply to be a part of the Tacala team and join a company that really cares!”
Favorite Taco Bell Menu Item: Chicken Quesadilla!
If you could design a sauce packet, what would it say: Let’s Taco Bout It!
Tacala Leadership University (TLU) offers classes for Shift Leaders, Restaurant Leaders, and Area Coaches teaching them leadership skills, team building and the importance of serving others. Leaders and Coaches also have the opportunity to learn communication, customer service and business skills. TLU is one of the many ways we invest in our teams and set them up for success.
Our recognition culture is designed to reward excellence and encourage our teams and leaders to perform their best, strive to advance their career and consistently deliver positive results. Rewards and recognition come in many forms including bonuses, shout outs, fun events, trophies, pizza parties, company paid vacations and more.
In 2014, Tacala initiated the Team Tacala Scholarship fund to provide team members who were graduating High School or enrolled in college with access to scholarship support removing a financial barrier to post-secondary education. Funded by the company as well as proceeds from the Team Tacala Scholarships Golf Experience, Team Tacala Charities has awarded over 450 scholarships.
We are proud to support and encourage the future thinkers, doers and leaders of our country.
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