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McDonald's

Crew member Review

at McDonald's

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Hospitality Management

Downham Market

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

3.9 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
As a crew member I am responsible for handling customers orders, whether its handing them out or making them in the kitchen. There are also secondary responsibilities like cleaning etc
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme a lot, it can feel somewhat boring sometimes but I know its worth it

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I'm more capable of talking to people than I was a year ago, my social skills are improving and I feel more confident in myself

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is structured very well, we're given a set amount of tasks for each month to be completed weekly with a deadline. We're also set external tasks by our people manager who checks in monthly, these tasks are to be completed within the month they're set
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer, if I need anything they make sure I know I'm able to ask for help
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My training coach lets me message them whenever I need their help while doing my work, and they check in every week to see how I'm doing
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel that what I learn within the course helps me to be a better coworker and service provider, I'm more aware of certain issues that occur within relationships etc and can try to avoid causing problems. I'm also more aware of the laws behind what we do
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Unsure

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend McDonald's to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Working in McDonald's has helped me to grow a lot as a person, and the people I work with are extremely welcoming and kind
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to McDonald's?
Don't overthink it, you can only do your best and that is enough :)
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