Crew Member

McDonald’s; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A global fast-food restaurant chain in Preston is seeking a Crew Member to ensure high-standard service and food quality. As a Crew Member, you will prepare food, assemble burgers, and serve customers in a clean and friendly environment. The ideal candidate is a team player with a can-do attitude. This role also offers pay above the national minimum wage, holiday pay, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Pay above national minimum wage

Holiday pay

Employee discounts

Service Awards

Meal allowance

Qualifications

• Can-do attitude and self-confidence.
• High energy, efficient, and productive while upholding quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food, assemble burgers, and serve hot items to customers.
• Operate the till and process customer orders accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the restaurant.
• Follow all company training and workplace safety procedures.
• Provide friendly, fast, and accurate service to every guest.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

High energy

Job description

Role Overview

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As a Crew Member at McDonald’s, you will create a welcoming environment for our customers while delivering high‑standard service and food quality. You will work in a fast‑moving, high‑energy restaurant and help ensure everyone enjoys a safe, clean, and friendly place to eat.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food, assemble burgers, and serve hot items to customers.
• Operate the till and process customer orders accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the restaurant.
• Follow all company training, management direction, and workplace safety and food‑hygiene procedures.
• Provide friendly, fast, and accurate service to every guest.
• Work with the team to support each other and meet daily targets.

Personality & Core Values

• Can‑do attitude and self‑confidence.
• Team player who is flexible, friendly, courteous, and helpful.
• Effective communication: attentive listening, eye contact, face‑to‑face verbal communication.
• High energy, efficient and productive while upholding quality standards.
• Commitment to McDonald’s values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community and Family.

Shift & Working Hours

Our restaurants are typically open 24 hours a day. Shift times are scheduled to fit your availability while complying with working‑time legislation and business needs. Pay is issued every 2–4 weeks for hourly workers or monthly if on a salary.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay above the national minimum wage.
• Holiday pay, Service Awards, and meal allowance.
• Premium pay for overnight shifts (midnight 00:00–05:00).
• Employee discounts at over 1,600 retailers and other top brands.
• Holiday and sick pay, and other standard benefits.

Eligibility & Hiring Process

Before employment, we must verify eligibility to work in the UK or Ireland. Provide valid passport or UK/Ireland visa (with a college letter listing term dates, if applicable). Only original documents will be accepted.

Interviews focus on values and attitudes: examples of working in a team, showing results, and potential for growth.

Career Progression

Many McDonald’s restaurant managers and franchisees began as crew members. We promote from within, so there are opportunities to move into roles with more responsibility.

FAQs

What if I can’t make an interview slot? Olive, our virtual assistant, will help you rearrange a suitable time.

Do you have sustainability plans? McDonald’s launched its first net‑zero restaurant in 2021 and continues to build sustainable operations.

Do I need a uniform? Yes, we provide a uniform, so you don’t have to worry about dress.