Food Preparation Specialist

McDonald's Restaurants Limited; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Team-first culture

Recognition & celebrations

Hands-on training

Growth opportunities

Archways to Opportunity benefits

CTU partnership

Job summary

Dukart Management is hiring a Food Preparation Specialist to bring the McDonald's menu to life in our Delaware/Maryland restaurants. You will cook and assemble items safely, ensuring hot, fresh, quality products while supporting a smooth kitchen operation.

You will work with a team in a fast-paced environment, following safety standards, and learning through hands-on training and growth opportunities in leadership and operations.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and dependability are essential.
• Ability to follow food safety and quality standards.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to safety standards.
• Assemble sandwiches, fries, and breakfast items accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work area.
• Communicate with service team to ensure orders are correct and on time.
• Assist in ensuring quality and speed in a busy kitchen.

Skills

Food safety

Cooking

Teamwork

Dependability

Attention to detail

Job description

Why You'll Love Working Here:

We're a locally owned McDonald's organization that values respect, dependability, and teamwork. Our restaurants are places where you can learn new skills, feel supported, and be part of a team that cares about doing things the right way.

Here's what we offer:

• Flexible, predictable schedules that fit around your life
• A team-first culture where your voice is heard and your ideas matter
• Recognition and celebration for great work and milestones
• Hands-on training and clear growth paths - we'll teach you everything you need to succeed
• Growth opportunities where you'll learn valuable skills in leadership, adaptability, communication, and business management - skills that can serve you wherever your career takes you
• Educational benefits through Archways to Opportunity, including:
• Free high school diploma program
• College tuition assistance
• English language learning
• Career advising and development resources
• Exclusive education partnership with Colorado Technical University (CTU)
• Employees and family members can earn associate, bachelor's, or master's degrees with reduced or fully covered tuition
• Flexible, online programs designed for working adults
• Locally owned and operated - your work directly supports our community

Here, your effort counts, your learning is valued, and your growth is supported - whether you stay a year or build your career with us.

What You'll Do

As a Food Preparation Specialist, you bring the McDonald's menu to life. You'll cook and assemble food safely, accurately, and efficiently - making sure every item served is hot, fresh, and meets our standards for quality. You'll work closely with the service team to keep food flowing, guests happy, and the kitchen running smoothly.

Your Day Might Include:

• Preparing and cooking menu items according to McDonald's food safety and quality standards
• Assembling sandwiches, fries, and breakfast items quickly and accurately
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and food-safe work area
• Communicating with service team members to ensure orders are correct and on time
• Checking product quality and managing holding times

What You'll Bring (and Learn):

You bring a strong work ethic, dependability, and attention to detail. If you enjoy learning about how food is safely prepared, cooked, and served hot and fresh, you'll help build a reliable kitchen team that delivers consistent quality and speed every time.

Practical Benefits of the Role:

• Learn real cooking and food safety skills you can use anywhere
• Build organization and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
• Enjoy flexible scheduling and consistent work routines
• Earn reliable, consistent pay with chances to take on more responsibility
• Work as part of a supportive, team-driven environment

About Us:

This position is with an independent franchisee of McDonald's restaurants located in Delaware and Maryland. Dukart Management owns a license to use McDonald's logos and food products in operating its restaurants, but it is a separate company and employer from McDonald's USA. As your employer, Dukart Management is solely responsible for all employment matters at its restaurants, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing, and scheduling. McDonald's USA has no control over these employment matters and will not receive or be involved in your employment application or hiring decisions.

Known for its commitment to quality, customer service, and people development, Dukart Management operates several McDonald's restaurants in the region and strives to provide a supportive, growth-oriented workplace. The company is also dedicated to positively impacting the local communities where it operates.

By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a restaurant that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald's USA. I understand that this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald's USA. Any information I provide in this application will be submitted only to the independent franchisee, who is the only company responsible for employment matters at this restaurant. I recognize that the independent franchisee alone will make all decisions concerning employment matters, including hiring, firing discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. By applying for a job at a franchisee operated restaurant, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee organization in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application. I acknowledge that McDonald's USA will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the franchise organization for information about its privacy practices.