McDonalds Job Vacancies

With more restaurants than any other UK chain, McDonalds are sure to have a restaurant located close to you. Not only are McDonalds recognised as having one of the most famous brands and logos in the world, but they are also recognised in the UK as a leading employer. Recent accolades include:

• The Time Top 50 Where Women Want to Work
• The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers
• The Financial Times Best Workplaces 2008
• CFR.com Britain’s Top Employer 2008

Despite the current economic downturn, McDonalds have been bucking the trend and have continued to open new stores and recruit new staff in addition to the 72,000 staff already employed in the UK. This forward thinking employer has recently been granted the power to issue its own qualifications and is the only high street employer with the ability to do so. This high profile move was announced by UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown and means that McDonalds restaurant Managers will be able to count their qualifications towards other academic qualifications including degrees.

So if you are looking to work for a growing company, with amazing global brand presence and market share, strong growth potential and serious career development McDonalds may be the ideal choice.

McDonalds Crew Member Job Vacancies

Whether you are looking for full time, part time or seasonal employment McDonalds may have a suitable vacancy for you. With some restaurants now operating around the clock McDonalds needs to employ a flexible work force on a variety of shifts.

McDonalds Crew Members are employed at the heart of the action. Working as part of a busy team Crew Members are responsible for customer service, food preparation and cleanliness and hygiene. It is likely that you will be assigned to one of these three areas, but you should expect to pitch in and help wherever it is required.

For those working as a Customer Service Crew Member, much of your time will be spent behind the till taking orders and gathering your customers meal. You are expected to be courteous, polite, bright and well presented. McDonalds also has vacancies for Customer Care Assistants, who are responsible for maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. They are the face of the store and are there to make people feel welcome, ensuring the store is accessible to all, is clean and ready for action. Customer Care Assistants are also responsible for organising parties, coffee mornings and other events.

McDonalds Food Preparation Crew Members are responsible for preparing and cooking the entire McDonalds menu. This is a busy and physically demanding environment, but for the right applicant it is both rewarding and challenging. Training is provided on the job and you will be expected to work towards various certificates as part of your job.

McDonalds Cleanliness and Hygiene Crew Members are employed to ensure each McDonalds store exceeds the hygiene standards set by UK law. You should be committed to keeping the restaurant clean and tidy and will be expected to work with a variety of cleaning products and utensils.

All Crew Members are rewarded with a competitive salary, which includes a meal if your shift is long enough.

How Do I Apply?

If you are looking to apply for a McDonalds Crew Member job vacancy then you should consult the McDonalds website. You must then complete a 30-minute (approximate) online questionnaire and if successful you will be invited to attend an interview at a local restaurant. This is an interview like no other, and you will be asked to work for around 15 minutes in a customer facing area. This gives you the chance to see how demanding the role is likely to be and if it will ultimately be suitable. It also gives the McDonalds Store Manager the opportunity to see if you are right for the vacancy.

McDonalds Apprentice Job Vacancies

If you are leaving school or college and have a desire to join the working world whist still learning and achieving qualifications then McDonalds is the ideal employer. McDonalds offer a number of vacancies to apprentices who have the opportunity to achieve a qualification issued by City & Guilds whilst they are working. The qualification is generally an NVQ in hospitality. You will be expected to work towards grades A-C in maths and English (if you don’t already have them). All training towards external qualifications is provided free of charge.

As an apprentice you will also have the chance to progress your career within the McDonalds organisation. Successful apprentices will start working towards shift management early on in their career and the ultimate goal is the position of Restaurant Manager.

You can check for current opportunities by visiting the McDonalds website. You will need to apply online and as with Crew Members you will be expected to complete a 15-minute in store interview and work trial before you are accepted.

McDonalds Trainee Business Manager Job Vacancies

To run their busy restaurants, McDonalds employs high calibre business managers who are expected to hold a university degree or have demonstrable management experience with a previous employer. McDonalds are a Sunday Times Top 100 Graduate Employer and this is thanks to their fantastic on the job training schemes, clear career development and progression and great benefits and rewards.

Each successful candidate will start their job with McDonalds by undertaking an 18-week Management Development Programme. Through this course you will be taught much of what is needed to manage a busy store and a team of staff. At the end of the 18 weeks you will work along side a restaurant manager and will start helping to set targets, manage financial budgets and control stock. You will also be tasked with specific duties such as recruitment and training.

Career development from Trainee Business Manager to Business Manager takes between two and three years and you will then be fully responsible for running and managing your own restaurant.

To apply for a Managerial Job with McDonalds you should visit the McDonalds website to find details of vacancies in your area.

Regardless of the position you apply for and ultimately succeed in securing, you can be sure that McDonalds can offer you a bright career future. If you are dedicated, work hard and demonstrate that you want to progress it is likely that you will climb the career ladder with McDonalds, and in fact 80% of all promotions occur from within a McDonalds restaurant.