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.
“My name is Cassandra England, and I joined the Tacala family 10 years ago as a drive-thru cashier. I love my job as a Market Training Leader, because I get to pay it forward by coaching team members from the Tennessee Market and helping them grow into successful leaders. Tacala has been there for me every step of the way, and now I have the opportunity to do the same for our future leaders.”
My favorite Taco Bell menu item: Chicken Quesadilla
If I could design a sauce packet, what would it say? I’m the Taco Warrior!
Beth Dunaway joined the Tacala family in 2019, and she is now the Restaurant Leader in Daleville, Alabama. Her favorite part about her job is serving and interacting with her team and their customers. Beth is working hard towards her goals of becoming a Market Training Leader and a North Star Winner!
Favorite Taco Bell Menu Item: Cheesy Gordita Crunch
If you could design a sauce packet, what would it say? Some Like it Hot!
“I’m Amanda Moore, and I am a Field Training Coach for Tacala’s East Region. I started my Tacala journey over 25 years ago as has a part-time cashier while in high school, and I never imagined it would lead to such a rewarding career. I’ve worked in each restaurant position, including being a Market Training Leader at our Shallowford Road location in Chattanooga, Tennessee. During this time I’ve had the opportunity to work and learn from some of the best leaders, who believed in me and allowed me to “grow and glow” with a company that truly cares for their people like family. My goal is to pay it forward and pass along that same love and understanding to those that I now have the privilege to lead and teach.”
Favorite Taco Bell Menu Item: Bean Burrito without onion
If you could design a sauce packet, what would it say? A Little Spice of Heaven
Gabriel Turner joined the Tacala Family in 2006, and is currently the Restaurant Leader at our UAB location in Birmingham, Alabama. Gabriel says he loves interacting with his customers and his team, and he is motivated by his career and his Teammates to take the opportunity every day to do better than the previous day!
What is your favorite Taco Bell menu item? Cheesy Gordita Crunch
If you could design a sauce packet, what would it say? MILD SAUCE!
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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