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This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not Del Taco LLC. This means the independent franchisee, and not Del Taco LLC will be your employer if you are hired. The independent franchisee is responsible for all employment related matters in the restaurant including, among other things, setting any requirements for this job and all decisions concerning hiring, firing, discipline, wages, supervision, staffing and scheduling.

Position Summary

Our Team Members are responsible for being at their very best and creating an amazing guest experience. Our Team Members create a culture in our restaurants that is exciting, optimistic and rewarding. The overall success of our restaurants and the foundation of our culture is dependent upon having great Team Members.

Essential Job Functions

• Delivers effective results in the areas of quality, guest service, safety, security, cleanliness and product preparation.
• Exhibits a cheerful and helpful manner
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of our menu items and has the ability to explain them to guests accurately
• Use Point of Sale system/cash register to record orders and compute order amounts; collecting payment from guests
• Understands and adheres to proper food handling, safety and sanitations standards
• Ability to follow all Company operation policies, and procedures
• Make recommendations to enhance restaurant operations.
• Maintains a professional appearance and grooming standards
• Cleans and maintains all areas of the restaurant to promote a clean image

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple tasks with effective follow-through.
• General knowledge of computers, POS systems desired.
• Ability to perform basic business math skills. Cash handling skills desired.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to communicate, develop and maintain a close, effective relationships colleagues, department managers, partners and the public. Ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.

Experience, Education & Training:

• Ability to travel to assigned restaurant location
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Food Handler certification may be required
• Ability to stand and walk for approximately 95-100% of shift including ability to bend, reach and lift and carry a max of 50 pounds.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above position profile is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their Manager in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the position and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Del Taco.

Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Del Taco is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.