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SHIFT LEADER

Taco John's of Iowa
Oskaloosa, IA Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 7/10/2026 CLOSED ON 8/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the SHIFT LEADER position at Taco John's of Iowa?

Description:

Taco John's of Iowa is calling all motivated candidates who are interested in a Shift Leader position to apply to join our amazing quick-service restaurant team!

Located at: 711 A Ave W, Oskaloosa, IA

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK FOR US

We are an established company that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. Our team also enjoys great benefits, including health, dental, 401k, discounted meals, and a schedule that respects your work/life balance. Employees are eligible for raises after training completions. We make it easy to apply with our initial quick and easy mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading!

ABOUT TACO JOHN'S OF IOWA

Taco John's of Iowa's first restaurant opened on February 19th, 1973 which made it the first quick-service Mexican restaurant in Iowa. It was so new in the area that some of the first customers would ask for a "tay-co". Today, Taco John's has turned into the largest Mexican quick-service restaurant in America with 400 franchises in 25 states. Serving delicious original Mexican food with fresh handmade salsa and shells. As Taco John's continues to grow, they are uncompromising in their standards of food quality, dedication to using real ingredients, and signature bold flavors which have kept millions of customers coming back for years.

Our Team members are the backbone of our company and know that we offer more than just a job. We offer a fantastic company culture along with excellent benefits for the hard work and time put in by our team. We close on major holidays and early on the 4th of July and New Year's Eve so you can spend that time with your family. If Taco John's sounds like the place for you, apply today!

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

Are you dependable? Do you have a great attitude? Do you have good communication skills? Are you detail-oriented? Are you self-motivated? Do you take pride in your work? If so, you might just be perfect for this quick-service restaurant lead position! Apply for this exciting role today! Most of our positions have a senior position attached to it. If during the interview process, we feel that you are a better fit for the senior position, we will let you know.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

As a Shift Leader, you are an essential part of the success of our restaurant. You help to deliver savory results to our customers who walk in our doors every day! Our customers are loyal and mean a lot to us so you ensure they are happy by being efficient and accurate. In addition to overlooking shift positions and duties, you manage food quality, safety, and cost. You handle all cash transactions accurately and ensure transactions are correctly recorded. Working as part of a great team and accepting new tasks with enthusiasm comes easy for you. You have a willingness to learn and the ability to converse with customers and resolve complaints if there are any. Your reliability and consistency of showing up to work on time and with a positive attitude ensure your success as a Shift Leader at Taco John's!

If this sounds like the perfect quick-service management position for you, apply today!

Requirements:
  • 6 months experience in the restaurant industry
  • Fantastic communication skills
  • Willingness to learn
  • Food Handler's Permit
  • Can stand for long periods of time

We do background checks on all new hires.

Benefits:

Employee Discounts, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $15 - $17

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