Not a bad place to work. (Mine is independently operated and owned) - Crew Trainer McDonald's Employee Review

4.0
3 Apr 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-Free meals -Easy to get promoted - After 4 months of working there i got asked to be promoted to crew trainer....that took awhile....but it's worth it. It's another 0.25 raise. -Depending on where you work, you will have some good customers, and pretty good managment. -You will meet great people -Easy to get hours -Can call off if you must. -Pay isn't too bad. You will get opportunities for pretty decent raises.

Cons

-A lot of work to do depending on which one you work at. My current location usually operates with about 4 staff from 4- close. You will have one person on back drive (despite all you must do back there. Take cash, orders, fill ketchup, and WASH DISHES!) You're lucky to get help even when there are to many people working! One person on grill...this slows down the whole process, and it backs drive thru up, so you can't wash all your darn dishes! The manager runs, and bags food, and you might have one crew member handing out order and taking orders on front counter. It makes the times sky rocket when we get busy an are understaffed like this. -You may work with a bunch of druggies....i did at my first mcdonalds location, but at my current location there isn't much of that. Despite what i've said, Mcdonalds isn't a bad place to work. It just depends on your location.

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Cons

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Pros

Experience varies heavily depending on the owner/operator you work for. Free and discounted food. 2 weeks PTO. Vision, Dental and Health insurance. Offers rapid development opportunities.

Cons

Work-life balance is nonexistent. In fact, the director of operations has stated numerous times, “Work life balance is a myth”. The company states you are required to work 45 hrs/week minimum; Realistically, GM’s can expect to work 55-60 hours in store with constant calls and messages when home. The company does not count any work done outside of the restaurant toward your 45hr requirement. There is no training for this position as you are expected to figure it out on the job. They offer $2000 per month performance bonus but are always finding new ways to disqualify you and move the goalposts when you actually earn it.

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