McDonald's Progressive Young Farmer Programme

McDonald's Restaurants Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Networking opportunities

Exposure to agri-food sector

Job summary

McDonald's Restaurants Limited invites undergraduates to join a leading supplier for a full-year placement, gaining practical insight from farm to restaurant. You will report to a supervisor within the supplier's Agriculture Team and rotate across areas of the supply chain, building hands-on experience and industry knowledge.

The programme emphasizes sustainability, technical efficiency, and agricultural innovation, with mentoring and networking opportunities throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have passion for food, farming, or supply chains.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Willingness to learn about careers within food supply chains and farming.

Responsibilities

• Join one of McDonald's key suppliers for a full year.
• Rotate through multiple areas of McDonald's supply chain, from farm to restaurant.
• Gain hands-on experience with supplier agriculture teams and progressive farms.
• Work on projects focused on sustainability, technical efficiency, and agricultural innovation.
• Visit key suppliers to gain insight into agricultural operations and supply chains.
• Spend a short period working as a crew member in a McDonald's restaurant.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Driving licence

Willing to relocate/travel

Undergraduate student

Education

Undergraduate study (full-time)

Job description

Participants will join one of McDonald's leading suppliers and gain practical experience across the supply chain, following products from farms through to restaurants. You will report to a supervisor within the supplier's Agriculture Team while gaining exposure to different areas of the wider supply chain. Participating Suppliers Supplier

We are looking for passionate, curious, self-motivated, and driven undergraduates who can thrive in a fast-paced environment within the McDonald's supply base. Students from all degree disciplines and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. An agricultural background is not essential, as diverse perspectives strengthen the industry. Candidates should have:

• A passion for food, farming, or supply chains.
• The ability to work independently and within a team.
• A willingness to learn about careers within food supply chains and farming., Applicants must:
• Hold a full UK or Irish driving licence.
• Be willing to relocate and/or travel within the UK and Ireland.
• Be currently undertaking full-time third-level education.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK and Ireland.

McDonalds has run its business in the UK since 1974 and currently operates over 1500 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving almost four million customers each day. McDonalds is one of the UKs largest private sector employers, employing over 170,000 people.

Our Global vision is to build a better McDonalds and in the UK and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best-loved restaurant company.

McDonalds is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and everything we do. Our culture influences the way we interact with each other, and how we interact with customers, franchisees and suppliers. Our culture motivates and inspires us to attract and retain great talent, creating positive, energising, exceptional working environment for us all. Our values drive our culture and shape our beliefs, our priorities and our actions. They influence the decisions we make, how we treat one another and how we show up as a brand to the world. Serve: We put our customers and our people first Inclusion: We open our doors to everyone Integrity: We do the right thing Community: We are good neighbours Family: We get better together At McDonalds we are People from all Walks of Life... People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonalds experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength. We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind. These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play. We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonalds or elsewhere.

Opportunities

• Join one of McDonald's key suppliers for a full year.
• Rotate through multiple areas of McDonald's supply chain, from farm to restaurant.
• Gain hands-on experience with supplier agriculture teams and progressive farms.
• Work on projects focused on sustainability, technical efficiency, and agricultural innovation.
• Visit key suppliers to gain insight into agricultural operations and supply chains.
• Spend a short period working as a crew member in a McDonald's restaurant.
• Act as an ambassador for McDonald's and its suppliers at industry events.

Benefits

• Competitive placement salary of £26,500.
• Professional development and mentoring from industry experts.
• Exposure to the wider agri-food sector across multiple businesses.
• Flexibility to tailor the programme to your personal development goals.
• Excellent networking opportunities within both the placement cohort and a global brand.
• Insight Days with other McDonald's suppliers throughout the year.