10 facts McDonald's employees won't tell you
While McDonald's is the most popular fast food restaurant in the world, that doesn't mean to say that customers know everyone about the chain. In fact, employees often have to gatekeep certain facts that could change your Maccy Dees experience. Here are all the things that McDonald's employees won't tell you but secretly want to...
Drive-throughs can only serve people in cars. Meaning that customers on bicycles and electric scooters have to go into the physical restaurant to order their food. This rule is for the overall road safety of customers.
Gloves are not mandatory but don't freak out! While McDonald's employees are not required to wear gloves - the rubber can hold onto a lot more bacteria than clean fingers - they follow a strict rule of washing their hands at least every hour.
Not everyone gets hired. It's a common misconception that anybody could work at Maccy Dees. The popular food chain actually turns down a lot of people during the hiring process.
Do not sit down! If you think it's easy to work as a McDonald's employee, think again. The job is very hands-on and labor-intensive given the company's strict 'no-sitting' policy. As a result after a long shift, employees are left with sore feet and lower back pain.
Before you start to assume that being employed at McDonald's is all work and no play, there are some great benefits. For example, companies like Hotels.com and Apple offer McDonald's employees awesome discounts.
Top quality meat! You might be surprised to know that McDonald's burgers are made of Grade A beef. In fact, the only ingredients that employees need to add are salt and pepper.
Here's why you should always ask for a receipt with your order... People are actually paid to visit Maccy Dees and rate their customer experience online before getting a full reimbursement. If you ask for your receipt, it could tip off employees into thinking you were hired to try the food and thus you'll get the best service possible.
Sauce galore! If your meal happens to come with a sauce that you don't like, don't worry because you can just ask for an alternative sauce - perhaps Sweet and Sour or Honey Mustard - and it won't cost you a dime! McDonald's don't charge extra for sauces so you can enjoy an array of flavors.
Here's why the ice cream machine is always broken... If the mixes for McFlurries or milkshakes are poured in the wrong sections, the entire machine could be compromised for the day.
The egg McMuffins are made with real eggs. For whatever reason, many people don't think McMuffins are made with real and fresh ingredients but that is just not the case. In fact, Maccy Dees workers crack the eggs themselves and use special rings on the grill to achieve the McMuffin's perfectly round shape.
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