Fast Food Restaurant Cook

Restaurant Cook

About the Role

Being a Cook at McDonalds is both fast-paced and rewarding. This role is essential to keeping the kitchen running smoothly and ensuring every guest receives hot, fresh, and delicious food. Responsibilities include preparing meals, maintaining food safety standards, and working as part of a high-performing team during busy shifts.

Why Join Us Top Benefits

Paid Time Off for Eligible Employees

Free meal during shifts

30% National Employee Discount at McDonalds restaurants

Free Yearly Uniform Replacement

Tuition Assistance & Education support through Archways to Opportunity

Career Development & Advancement Opportunities (Crew Trainer and Shift Manager paths)

Access to PerkSpot discounts on travel, electronics, and more

Recognition Programs and Performance-Based Incentives

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare meals during breakfast, lunch, and dinner rushes
• Follow recipes with precision and attention to detail
• Operate grills, fryers, toasters, and other kitchen equipment
• Ensure all utensils, cooking surfaces, and prep areas meet safety and sanitation standards
• Work efficiently as part of a team to fulfill orders quickly and accurately
• Package food properly for dine-in, takeout, or delivery
• Read and follow order slips or verbal instructions
• Stock, restock, and clean workstations regularly

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to learn food portioning, sandwich assembly, and quality control
• Knowledge or willingness to follow food safety and hygiene practices
• Attention to detail in presentation and food preparation
• Ability to grill, fry, and prepare various menu items
• Dependable and punctual, with a strong work ethic

Ready to Join the Team?

McDonalds is looking for motivated, dependable individuals who are ready to work hard, learn new skills, and be part of something great. If this sounds like a good fit, apply today and start building your future with us!

Additional Info:

This job posting contains some information about what it is like to work in a McDonalds restaurant, but it is not a complete job description. People who work in a McDonalds restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of this job.

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 McDonalds USA. I understand that this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonalds 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 McDonalds 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.