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Restaurant Team Member at Taco Bell - Gillette

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Taco Bell - Gillette is looking for a full time or part time crew member to join our team in Gillette, WY. As a Taco Bell - Gillette crew member, you can be the smiling face that greets and serves our guests or a cook who makes things happen in the kitchen. Working with us will give you the flexibility to be whatever our team and guests needs you to be. You'll learn new things, get recognized for your efforts and learn skills that last a lifetime. What are we looking for? The good news is that your training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job. But there are a few skills you should have from the get-go: You're a fun and friendly person who values customers and takes absolute pride in everything you do. Verbal communication skills are key - you're not going to be able to text message customers back and forth. In other words, you should be comfortable talking to strangers. You've got attitude - the right kind of course - and understand the need to be on time, all the time. With loads of energy, you understand that work is easier - and more fun - with some teamwork. Responsibilities: -Knowledge of proper safe handling techniques for all food or chemicals used -Anticipates kitchen member needs by constantly evaluating environment and responding to cues as necessary -Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and orderliness in all kitchens, loading dock, dumpster and utility work areas -Assists with receiving delivery of product on behalf of our restaurant team -Complete daily and weekly checklists -Maintain a proactive approach to the health, safety and security of all staff at all times -Be vigilant for any hazards, alerting a manager as necessary -Greet guests and provide a memorable experience -When necessary, resolve guest issues -Share your positive high energy and enthusiasm with focus and commitment to exceed customers expectations -Not only will you work with our crew members, you will be part of an overall team helping to support the success of Taco Bell - Gillette -Bring your outgoing personality and smiles We can't wait to see you for an interview for our full time or part time crew member position at Taco Bell - Gillette. Apply now!

Typical mid-level pay: $34k for Food Preparation Workers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$34k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$23k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $44k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers. Your leverage may be less durable than it appears—move decisively.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-3%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
148,000 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: No formal educational credential

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024