Ok Job but nothing long term about it. - Cook McDonald's Employee Review

3.0
10 Feb 2010
Recommend
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Pros

It was a good experience but you could only make so much being a McDonald's cook. Good flexible hours were a plus

Cons

Pay capped off at a generally low number. The work itself was not the most challenging. It was hard to advance any further

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5.0
23 June 2026
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Pros

Good fries and good coke

Cons

No More birthday parties for kids. Should be brought back

2.0
18 June 2026
Recommend
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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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