Taco Mama
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20 Taco Mama Line Prep Cook Jobs Hiring Near You

Back of House - Culinary Team

Mobile, AL · On-site

$13 - $16.25/hr

At Taco Mama, we believe our team members are our greatest asset! We serve fresh, delicious food in a funky and energetic atmosphere. If you're an experience Prep Cook or Line Cook and looking for a ...

Back of House - Culinary Team

Daphne, AL · On-site

$13.75 - $17.25/hr

At Taco Mama, we believe our team members are our greatest asset! We serve fresh, delicious food in a funky and energetic atmosphere. If you're an experience Prep Cook or Line Cook and looking for a ...

Back of House - Culinary Team

Mobile, AL · On-site

$13 - $16.25/hr

At Taco Mama, we believe our team members are our greatest asset! We serve fresh, delicious food in a funky and energetic atmosphere. If you're an experience Prep Cook or Line Cook and looking for a ...

Taco Mama Jobs Information

Do workers at Taco Mama get paid breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
75% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Does Taco Mama pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
94% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Taco Mama?

Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
100% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.

Do people get paid time off at Taco Mama?

Most people don’t get paid time off from work.
83% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 78% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers at Taco Mama worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
56% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do Taco Mama workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
75% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it for Taco Mama workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
69% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Taco Mama?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
86% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do Taco Mama managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
71% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do jobs at Taco Mama spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
28% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Taco Mama?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
38% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is a Taco Mama job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
86% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Is working at Taco Mama good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
40% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Taco Mama feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Taco Mama get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
86% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Taco Mama?

Some people feel stressed out here.
61% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Taco Mama enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
75% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Taco Mama recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
39% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Taco Mama?

Most people got enough training when they started.
83% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Taco Mama?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people think Taco Mama’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
63% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Taco Mama is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
36% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
What are the most popular jobs at Taco Mama?
What are the most popular categories at Taco Mama?
Infographic showing various Line Prep Cook job openings at Taco Mama in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, and 67% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Back of House, Line/Prep Cook, Culinary Team

Taco Mama

Vestavia Hills, AL • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago


Taco Mama rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Description:
JOIN TACO MAMA!¡
Wanna sling tacos with us? Taco Mama loves hard working, positive people! Join our team! Hiring for culinary positions today!
Our Back of House Positions offer:
- Full and Part-time positions!
- Great hourly rate, with earned increases based on performance and experience. Positions starting at $15+.
- Flexible scheduling. Will work with your schedule!
- FREE SHIFT MEAL!
- Opportunity to earn paid vacation!
- Excellent training and support.
- Fun, fast-paced team atmosphere.
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available.
- Culinary leaders have the ability to earn $18+ based on experience and talent! Those with experience may train to master the skills required to become a Culinary Leader.
Check us out! https://vimeo.com/246125521/43ea024df6
Visit www.tacomamaonline.com to apply your local Taco Mama to request an interview.
Be Happy. Stay Local.
Requirements:
2+ Years Line Cook or Prep Cook
2+ Years Restaurant Experience

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About Taco Mama

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We opened the doors in 2011 and the restaurant took off from the first night with the line out the door and we keep adding Taco Mama fans every day. It means the world to us that people support us like they do and allow us the opportunity to follow our passion and spread the Taco Mama love. Great food, great margaritas, like-minded people, funky atmosphere, and supporting our friends and communities is what Taco Mama is all about. It’s all about the guest experience, and we love turning guests into friends, making them happy, and seeing that line out the door. It’s our passion.

Industry

Restaurants

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Huntsville, AL, US

Year founded

2011