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McDonald's

Shift manager Review

at McDonald's

Degree Apprenticeship

Catering

Margate

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

5 /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
5/5 - 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
I’m a shift manager at McDonald’s, so I run shifts and organise people into serving customers.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy it

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I learn a lot of new skills day to day, especially when starting my apprenticeship.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a lot, we have time off the floor to do coursework or tasks.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I learn more about the business and other impacts of being a shift manager
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There is not many, but we do have lots of crew parties and events.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend McDonald's to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Lovely company to work for and they do look after you and your progress.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to McDonald's?
Do it, it was the best decision I ever made. I have come so far at such a young age, it’s a good business to work for. But you have to be hard working and willing to do all sorts of jobs.
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