Stop Losing Shifts to Endless Hiring Hunts Reclaim Your Time with AI That Finds and Filters Cooks, Drivers, and Crew
Imagine saving 15-20 hours per week on recruiting, cutting costs by 30%, and filling spots faster so your truck rolls without delays. We're talking real ROI from day one.
Join 250+ food service pros who've slashed hiring time and boosted their crews
The "Staffing Crunch" Problem
Chasing Line Cooks During Peak Festival Season Rush – Losing Shifts to Last-Minute No-Shows
Manual Sifting Through Unqualified Delivery Driver Resumes – Wasting Time on Candidates Without Food Safety Certs or Route Knowledge
Interview Slots Clashing with Lunchtime Service – Forcing Hosts to Step Away from the Line Mid-Rush
High Turnover Draining Your Small Kitchen Team's Morale – Especially After Burning Through Seasonal Hires
Spending Hours Posting Ads on Local Gig Sites for Baristas and Servers – Only to Get Flooded with Irrelevant Applicants
Onboarding Delays Slowing Your Food Truck's Menu Rollout – New Hires Not Up to Speed on Allergen Protocols
Our Custom AI Recruiting Engine, Built for Your Truck's Rhythm
We've powered hiring for over 100 food service ops, from bustling trucks to chains, turning chaos into smooth shifts.
Why Choose Us
Let's be honest, running a food truck means every hour counts—especially when you're short-staffed. At AIQ Labs, we build a recruiting automation system tailored to your workflow, not some off-the-shelf template. It sources candidates who get the grind of mobile kitchens, screens for skills like quick prep or safe driving, and even schedules interviews around your service windows. No more generic tools that don't understand the food truck hustle. We integrate it with your scheduling app, so it's all seamless. You're probably thinking, 'How does this fit my unique route?' That's why it's custom—designed from your exact needs, delivering efficiency without the subscription mess.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Tangible Time and Cost Wins That Keep Your Truck Moving
Slash Weekly Recruiting Time by 15+ Hours
Slash Weekly Recruiting Time by 15+ Hours: Picture this: instead of spending evenings scrolling job boards after a long day plating orders, our AI handles sourcing grill masters and initial chats via text about shift availability. Food truck owners like you reclaim time for family or tweaking that signature sauce during off-peak hours, boosting productivity without burnout. That's <span class="gradient">real ROI</span>—hours back in your pocket, directly cutting overtime costs by avoiding rushed hires during dinner rushes.
Cut Hiring Costs by 30% with Smarter Matches
Cut Hiring Costs by 30% with Smarter Matches: Manual ads and bad hires? They're like overstocked inventory—wasted cash on training servers who bail after one busy weekend. Our system predicts fits for roles like line cooks or delivery drivers with ServSafe certs, reducing turnover that plagues food service. Expect faster fills within 48 hours, lower agency fees for peak events, and a crew that sticks through summer festivals, all translating to serious efficiency gains for your bottom line.
Boost Crew Retention with Precision Onboarding
Boost Crew Retention with Precision Onboarding: High turnover hits hard in the fast-paced food truck world, especially with part-timers juggling multiple gigs. We automate personalized onboarding flows that align with your culture—think quick videos on your eco-friendly sourcing and handling high-volume orders. Teams stay longer (up to 6 months more), service stays consistent during lunch peaks, and you see productivity soar without constant rehiring headaches after events.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ, I was posting for dishwashers every other week during festival season and missing shifts because of no-shows. Now, their system pulled in three solid candidates with kitchen experience in just three days, and we've cut hiring time in half—down to under 10 hours per role. It's like having an extra hand in the back without the payroll hit during our busiest rushes."
Maria Gonzalez
Owner, Taco Rover Food Truck in Austin, TX
"As a solo operator, juggling interviews during prep time was killing my workflow—I'd burn sauces trying to chat with candidates. This custom setup screens drivers who know city routes, have food handler permits, and can schedule around my 11am-2pm lunch rush. Saved me 10 hours a week, and my first hire's been reliable for four months straight, no delays on deliveries."
Jamal Reed
Founder and Head Chef, Grill on Wheels Mobile BBQ in Chicago
"Turnover was brutal last summer—lost two line cooks in a month right before our county fair run, leading to scrambled shifts and unhappy customers. AIQ's automation matched us with locals who fit our fusion vibe and knew quick-prep techniques, and the ROI showed in zero no-shows over the next event season. Honestly, it's transformed how we build our team without the constant chaos."
Sarah Kim
Operations Manager, Fusion Bites Asian-Fusion Truck in Seattle
Simple 3-Step Process
Map Your Truck's Hiring Flow
We dive into your daily rhythm—peak hours, must-have skills like fast chopping or parking know-how. This ensures the AI fits like a glove, no cookie-cutter nonsense.
Build and Test the Custom Engine
Our engineers craft the AI from scratch, integrating with your apps for seamless sourcing. We test it on real scenarios, like filling a sudden driver spot, tweaking until it's perfect for you.
Launch and Optimize for Results
Go live with your owned system—no subscriptions. We monitor the first hires, refine based on feedback, and watch your time savings roll in as your crew strengthens.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does this automation handle the unique needs of food truck hiring, like quick seasonal fills?
Food trucks live by the seasons—summer festivals mean sudden needs for extra hands. Our custom AI is trained on your patterns, scanning platforms like Indeed or local Facebook groups for temps who can jump in fast. It prioritizes availability checks and skills matches, like grill experience, so you fill spots without disrupting service. We've helped trucks like yours reduce time-to-hire from weeks to days, all while keeping costs low. It's built around your workflow, ensuring no generic mismatches.
What kind of time savings can I really expect with this system?
You're probably thinking it's too good to be true, but let's break it down. Owners typically waste 15-20 hours weekly on postings, screening, and calls. Our AI automates 80% of that—sourcing candidates, filtering by keywords like 'food handler certified,' and even initial chats. One client went from 18 hours to just 4, freeing up time for menu tests or route planning. The ROI hits quick: if your hourly value is $50, that's $700+ saved per week, scaling as your truck grows.
Is this system secure for handling applicant data in the food service world?
Absolutely, security is non-negotiable when dealing with personal info like certifications or backgrounds. We build with enterprise-grade encryption and comply with regs like GDPR and local labor laws. Unlike off-the-shelf tools, your data stays in a system you own—no shared servers risking breaches. For food trucks, this means safe storage of sensitive details, like allergy training proofs, accessible only to your team. We've audited our builds for ops in high-trust environments, ensuring peace of mind.
How customizable is it for my specific truck setup?
Here's the thing: no two trucks are alike—yours might need vegan prep specialists, while another's all about BBQ. We start with a deep dive into your ops, then code the AI to match exactly. Want it to favor candidates near your parking spots? Done. Integrate with your Google Calendar for shift-based interviews? Easy. It's not a template; it's engineered for your menu, routes, and culture, delivering efficiency gains tailored to you, without the hassle of multiple tools.
What's the implementation timeline for getting this up and running?
We keep it lean—most food truck setups launch in 4-6 weeks. Week one: we map your process, like how you handle walk-in applicants. Then, two weeks of building and testing with sample resumes. By week four, it's live, sourcing your next crew member. Post-launch, we optimize based on real hires, like tweaking for better driver retention. No long waits that leave you short-staffed; it's designed for quick wins in your fast-moving world.
Can this integrate with my existing tools, like scheduling apps?
Seamless integration is our specialty. If you're using something like 7shifts or Homebase for crew schedules, we connect the AI directly—pulling availability to avoid conflicts and pushing new hires straight into rosters. No manual exports or errors that slow your truck down. We've linked with popular food service tools before, creating a unified flow that cuts admin time. It's all custom-coded for reliability, so your recruiting feeds right into operations without a hitch.
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