McDonald's Employer Reviews

The management was terrible and wouldn't do a thing if you asked. I didn't learn a lot and a day at work was just me stand for hours and taking orders. My co-workers acted snobby and it made the job unbearable. The only good part was the free drinks.

Even though working at McDonald's isn't always the most glamourous job to start with, it is a very good place to start with in order to learn new skills to pursue other types of jobs, as McDonald's teaches the most basic things that you would need to know.

Team work, communication, money handling etc, etc. You learn a ton of new skills, and it looks – more... a lot better on your resume than nothing at all. I loved working with my co-workers, even though the hardest part were the customers, sometimes. But that eventually made me as tough as nails, and I am now able to handle it! (I was a real softy back then.)

But yes. This job is very good for beginners and is always open. – less

A typical day at work for me in my managerial position would include counting the safe as I arrive, learning about the staff that are going to be on the floor for the duration of my shift along with the staff members who have not arrived for their shift. With the absence of a staff member my task would also include finding a replacment for their position – more... or rearraging the staffing positions to compinsate for the missing member. Throughout the whole shift I would be responsible for maintining the policies and procedures that the resutaurant runs by as well as training and encouraging the staff I am working with. However the most important part of my shift was to gauruntee that the customers were given what they had orderd and served in a way that lives up to and beyond the standards put in place for us as McDonalds employees.

While working for McDonalds I have been able to learn alot of life skills and social skills. These skills involve problem solving, managerial training, compromising, working with frustraing customers in a calm and respectable fashion and many more valuable lessons that can become transferable to any furture job.

The co-workers I worked with at McDonalds were fun, energetic, and eager to work as a team to accomplish the task of serving our customers. Some times the goal became lost in the chatter about the weekend plans until the managers reminded the crew members of the task at hand.

The hardest part of my job would have had to be the hours. I am perfectly fine with long hours filled with hard work. However the nights where I would be leaving the resutaurant at 2am became overly daunting. I was worn out and began to burn out from the lack of day shifts I was given.

The most enjoyable part of my job for me would be working with so many people as I am definately a people person. I also thrived off of the fast paced tasks at hand during the peak hours. Not only that but I also loved how much training I was able to partake in as a part time employee throughout highschool. – less

They take advantage of younger workers. It's so hard to book days off. It's bad if you're a hard worker because they will boss you around like it's the end of the world.

Incredibly busy during peak hours but can be easy with the right group.

I personally learned how to tolerate and successfully work effectively in a team setting comprised of people with varied ethno-cultural background.

The management at the branch I worked in was easy enough to work with but always aims to undervalue its workers.

The hardest part – more... of the job was dealing with older workers who always commanded that their ways should be followed.

The most enjoyable part of the job was leaving the workplace at the end of a shift. – less

I learned a lot. Specially on rush hours during weekends. You must be a multitasking person in order to meet the requirements. I enjoyed most of the job, particularly on breaks. Cause I've worked graveyards, so the meal is free.

Working at McDonald's was a great learning experience as a first job. I learned how to work well with others, and how to attend to customers and keep them satisfied. The managers there were really nice and easy to approach whenever there was a problem. My co-workers were very welcoming and friendly and made me feel like part of the team. The hardest – more... part of the job was when we got major rushes during lunch and supper, but it was a challenge that I managed to do well. Busy and fast paced environments are what I like to work in, it keeps me going and I enjoy it. – less

i really enjoyed working here, i felt comfortable. I learned lots about food, dealing with money, the safety and health, etc. The management is very good to work with , they show you leadership and are very responsible and know how to deal with things in a better way. The coworkers there were well to work with , they showed alot of team spirit and had – more... alot of energy . The hardest part of the job was all the grease and later i would get alot of acne. The most enjoyable part of the job was having happy customers at the end of the day. – less

- Very flexible hours
- Understanding managers
- Co-workers were social, pleasant, yet hard-working

McDonald's is overall a very good place to work, especially if you are looking for a first job. It is extremely flexible allowing you to make your own hours and availability. McDonald's provide detailed training to make sure each and every employee knows how to do their duties safely and efficiently. My favourite part about working at McDonald's is – more... the positive vibe from the crew and managers. Work can be fun! Although it is a fast paced environment, I enjoy always being on my toes. – less

I enjoy working at Mcdonalds but i am looking for something more personal with customer service.

i had a great time working there. it was very demanding and exhausting to stay on foot all day long but i enjoyed it and especially loved working during the weekends and fridays because we had the biggest workloads on these days and the kitchen would be very busy. this is when i proved myself to be the most efficient and a good leader with good communication. – more... i improved my abilities during my work there. i left McDonald's as a more responsible person, better team leader with great team spirit, enhanced time management and awareness of the surrounding. i had a tough time with some of my co-workers because during rush hours, i motivate the group to give their best but some might not really want to give their best. however, after the rush, i would go back to those people and talk to them in a different way and make them understand how important they are in the kitchen. we are all important in rush hours. i was also given the duty of store manager even though i was not paid/ officially recognised for it. i did it for the experience. i was asked to make floor plans, knowing the abilities of the crew and at which station they work best. – less

Typical day at work is busy with some slow days too. Co-workers are energetic and enjoys working as well. Making reports is a bit of a challenge but the most enjoyable part of the job is when a customer leaves with a smile knowing you served them well.

Did not receive further training. This did not allow me to further myself in the organization.

Working at McDonald's has been quite interesting. I started off while the training wage was still $6.75, which was very difficult. Although I worked many hours, and was able to complete my 500 hours within 4 months, it felt as if I was working for free. The graveyard shifts were also not very pleasing, as I was told I would only have to work 1 late – more... night shift, and 1 opening shift each month, that was not the case. It became quite difficult for my mother to drop me off or pick me up after working an unusual shift. Some managers also had a hard time making sure you had the day you booked off free. For example, the worst case was when I went to Mexico in April 2010, and I told my managers I was going to be leaving for 2 weeks. I was told by my manager to book off all the days that I would be away. I questioned this, because at times the book off binder can get quite messy, but I did so anyways. I also went and spoke to the restaurant manager that I would be leaving, along with the manager that was in charge of scheduling. Unfortunately while I was on vacation, my mom at home kept receiving phone calls from McDonald's that I had a shift, as they were getting irritated that I wasn't there. I felt as if managers didn't always listen to the important things that you said to them, like scheduling, and thought that they can still schedule you and make you show up, even if you've booked it off (which has happened to me several times). Although some experiences at McDonalds weren't pleasing, there were some pros. The amazing staff I worked with, working at McDonalds was always fun, due to the fact that all your co-workers were around the same age as you. It was a fast paced environment and it was very fun and exciting at times, along with very tiring and hard. Working at McDonalds taught me many beneficial skills that I will definitely keep with me throughout my entire life. My customer service skills have become phenomenal, and after working in such a busy McDonalds restaurant, I strongly believe I can take on any job without a problem. – less

Great first job, lots of training, great people. Good hours and amazing pay. Good experience for a young person

As a manager they expect you to work 90 hour work weeks and only pay you 40 hours per week.

Peak hours are especially busy and hectic but it makes the day go by faster. Management is good

line cook. not as clean as it was in boston pizza.
a good job for students not a 49 yr old.

from very beginning ,McDonalds have been a fun place to work.everyone works together as a team. McDonalds treats every member as its family, we share each others works, helps each other to satisfy each and every customer that comes to the restaurant.