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McDonald's

First Assistant Manager Review

at McDonald's

Degree Apprenticeship

Customer Service

Scarborough, UK

Review Submitted: March 2023

Overall Rating

4.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
First Assistant Manager, assisting running of the restaurant and business needs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the content and the social aspect of the apprenticeship

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Alot of new skills have been learnt that have lead to a promotion in my role.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The structure has been good throughout, and maintained through the pandemic.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
It is a greatly supported apprenticeship programme.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The university is great, with lecturers at hand at all times.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The apprenticeship programme is tailored to suit your organisation, and allows you to learn in the role and have examples at hand for the theory taught.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There is ongoing social events and fundraising activities throughout the year.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend McDonald's to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have worked for the company for 15 years and built my career in the role.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to McDonald's?
McDonald's is a job that helps develop you as a person, and a professional. The team is great to work with and has a lot of benefits from the company.
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