Crew Member

McDonald’s; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global fast-food chain seeks motivated crew members to prepare food and serve customers in Bridgend, UK. Responsibilities include ensuring high standards of quality and cleanliness, and following all safety protocols. Successful candidates will demonstrate a can-do attitude, excellent teamwork, and effective communication skills. This role offers various benefits such as holiday pay and employee discounts. Uniform is provided, and the company promotes career advancement from crew member to management.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Service awards

Meal allowance

Employee discounts

Above-minimum-wage pay

Responsibilities

• Prepare food, serve at the till and attend to customers.
• Maintain high standards of quality, service and cleanliness.
• Follow safety, security and food hygiene procedures.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Team player

Effective communication skills

Ability to maintain high energy levels

Job description

Overview

McDonald’s is one of the world’s most recognised brands and is committed to a set of core values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community and Family. We work to create a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace, providing quality jobs and opportunities for all. Our crew members play a key role in delivering high‑quality food, fast and accurate service, and a welcoming dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food, serve at the till and attend to customers in the dining area.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality, service and cleanliness.
• Complete tasks and activities in line with training, company guidelines and management direction.
• Follow all workplace safety, security and food‑hygiene procedures.
• Treat all customers and colleagues with courtesy and respect, working as a supportive team member.

Qualifications

• Can‑do attitude and confidence in yourself.
• Team player, friendly, welcoming, courteous and helpful behaviour.
• Effective communication skills – attentive listening, face‑to‑face verbal communication and eye contact.
• Ability to maintain high energy levels, working efficiently and productively in a fast‑moving, high‑energy environment.

Benefits

• Holiday pay, service awards and meal allowance.
• Employee discounts from top high‑street and online brands; savings at over 1,600 retailers.
• Premium shift premium for overnight work (midnight–5 am).
• Above‑minimum‑wage pay for hourly workers.
• Holiday and sick pay.

Working Hours and Pay

• Pay frequency varies by role – hourly employees are paid every two or four weeks; salaried employees are paid monthly.
• Restaurant hours vary by location, but over half of our restaurants are open 24 hours a day.
• Shifts are scheduled to suit staff while respecting working‑time legislation and business needs.

Dress Code

Uniform is supplied; you do not need to worry about what to wear to work.

Career Path

McDonald’s offers a proven career path. 9 out of 10 restaurant managers and 1 in 5 franchisees started as crew members. Half of the executive team also began in restaurant roles.

Eligibility

Prior to employment, you must prove your right to work in the UK and Ireland. Acceptable documents include a valid passport or UK/Ireland visa with a college letter listing term dates, where applicable. Only original documents will be accepted.

Minimum Age

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirement set by local regulations.