What began as an idea between two brothers to open a Mexican restaurant has since grown into one of the largest, privately held Taco Bell franchisees in America. At Border Foods, we work with a people-first mantra. From cooks to cashiers to restaurant managers and beyond, we work together to bring to life the Core Values of Border Foods. Welcome to our family where you will continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission of making lives better. At Border Foods, our purpose is to Make Lives Better and it is at the foundation of all that we do. We are proud of our family culture that develops people and provides career growth in pristine restaurants where people aspire to work, guests desire to dine where Live Más comes to life. Your role as a Team Member is to feed people's lives with Más. You'll feed customers with great tasting food and provide great service, so our customers keep coming back! You're a representation of the brand in everything you do. What's in it for you? -Flexible scheduling -Top pay in the industry -Education programs, including GED and Tuition Reimbursement offerings -Scholarship opportunities -Medical/Dental/Vision benefits offered for all positions - even part-time! -Free food! -Vacation Time (Paid Time Off) -Vacation Donation Program -An incredible culture that encourages career growth and support Team Member Responsibilities: Food Champion - Prepare food ingredients - Assemble food orders and check to make sure orders are correct - Package products - Maintain a clean, safe work environment - Be knowledgeable about menu items and promotions Service Champion - Greet customers in the restaurant - Take orders - Handle payments and thank customers - Maintain a clean, safe working and dining environment - Be knowledgeable about menu items and promotions Priority Sequence - Safety - Service - Cleaning - Stocking Physical Demands: The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation. The duties of this position may change from time to time. Border Foods reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Border Foods or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. Border Foods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and individuals with Disabilities and does not discriminate based on gender identity or sexual orientation. "You are applying for work with a franchisee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees."

Taco Bell - Brookings is looking for a Restaurant Cook to join our team in Brookings, SD. This position is full time or part time. The restaurant cook is responsible for food preparation that meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards and must be able to prepare all foods to meet quantity and deadline requirements. As a restaurant cook at Taco Bell - Brookings you will prepare food items according to the menu, recipes, and special dietary or nutritional restrictions. You will also determine food and supplies needed to keep the kitchen running and stocked during service. Cooks make sure that proper health procedures are followed. You should maintain or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health. Previous cook, line cook, prep cook, sous chef or other back of house (BOH) experience is beneficial. High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not mandatory. Food Handlers certification or willingness to obtain. Most importantly, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn will help you go far at Taco Bell - Brookings.

Taco Bell - Brookings is looking for a hardworking individual to join our kitchen team as a full time or part time Kitchen Cook in Brookings, SD. As part of the BOH team, you'll be responsible for food preparation that meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards, and must be able to prepare all foods to meet quantity and deadline requirements. Your job duties as a kitchen cook include but are not limited to: -Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner -Follow recipes and presentation specifications -Operate standard kitchen equipment safety and efficiently -Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation -Assist with the cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment -Restock items as needed throughout the shift -Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes