McDonalds

sideshow_matt

dinglebert wrote:

Can anyone explain the different badges, stars etc that staff wear. I get totally confused

Once went to McDonalds with some people from work, and we were being served by someone with no idea how to use the till. Along came their supervisor, with a badge full of stars. My workmate said 'Christ. what are you, a General?'

At the time I was crying with laughter. Maybe it was the idea of a militaristic mcdonalds, or maybe you just had to be there

Rosie75

ts_aly2000 wrote:

I think I've now heard it all.

My cousin in Canada tells me the job market is so bad over there that all the staff in McDonalds have degrees.

SaraSeahorse

yes but havign a degree does not mean you are necessarily any good with dealing with the public. Intelligence and common sense are not the same thing!

Some of the scruffiest and unhygienic people I know are 'brainy'.

uktim29

ts_aly2000 wrote:

I think I've now heard it all.

I've not worked in the catering industry myself but know several people who do, they all have degrees. Did you do a survey then!

katiepoppycat

I worked for McDs for 4 years and it was the most fun I've had in any job. I worked in several different stores and I'd agree with sally - most staff either had a degree or were studying for one. ANd i used to get so annoyed with people who would come and complain and think it was acceptable to denigrate members of staff merely because they were standing behind a counter and wearing a hat. I have to say, freshers week was the worst time of year and I did lose my rag a time or two - and before I'm accused of student bashing I too have a degree - in English. It's a lot harder work than people realise - the store I worked at could turn over £4k per hour every hour from 1200-1700 on the two Saturdays in the run up to Christmas. With an average cheque of about £8, you've got to be quick on your feet and quicker with your brain or you just get mown down. The only reason I didn't stay with them as a career was the hours.

towseriv

dinglebert wrote:

Can anyone explain the different badges, stars etc that staff wear. I get totally confused

They dont actually use that anymore so I am told

sallywl

the stars are to show the level of training but in my experience dont mean anything as lots of the staff should have more stars than they actually have just because managers are allergic to the paperwork!

emmaBZ

last time i went for a drive through ....when i opened box to eat burger the roll was all mouldy and green on top !!:eek: took it back in to complain and was told all rolls are checked ect....and was offered a free meal next time i went in......im still waiting...for hell to freeze over !!

Ettenna

Crewmembers do still have stars, but managers and CS don't.

hammy_the_hammer

Anthillmob wrote:

got 2 cheeseburgers from there on monday. they were foul.

also never got a scratchcard.

i had a chicken burger from there and it WAS fowl