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How old do you have to be to work in the kitchen grill cooking at Mcdonalds?

I'm 16 and today at 5pm it will be my first day. I just wanted to know if I have to refuse to do certain things because of my age.

And P.S does anyone know if the job is hard?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Generally minors are on front counter, stocking, and running orders only. You won't be on grill unless there's nothing to do, it is busy, and they are behind. It's not hard because the second day training packets of what goes in what order is posted above the workspace. Don't be afraid to ask someone on grill (if you happen to be on grill) and get stuck.

    Tips:

    For water, give them the clear sundae cup so you can see what they put in it. Limit it to two per group.

    A senior soda is a discounted small soda.

    When there is nothing to do for front counter, stock up.

    When that's done, clean the trays for front counter.

    When that's done, use a sanitized towel to clean the front counter, machines, and self-serve beverage area. (Don't forgot to stock up for self-serve beverage area as well).

    When that's done, help drive-thru by running their orders.

    When running orders:

    Hit "Serve" even if you haven't served it yet, then "Recall" so you can still see the order. (This is done so the "grill time" is low).

    If you are waiting on sandwiches, prepare the fries, but leave it on the rack. Then when grill finishes making the sandwiches, you just put the fries in the bag. (There will never be a fry person, unless it is slow. You will have to make your own fries 95% of the time).

    Even though you are on front counter, and there are runners, you will have to run your orders 95% of the time (unless there are customers). In which case, you help the customers in line. Then where there are no customers, you continue to run orders.

    It is tiring, but you're only there for experience. After a while you can work for a more rewarding company. When you get stuck on taking orders, ask another crew member. Managers hate when you make a mistake and issue a refund.

    Source(s): Been there.
  • 1 decade ago

    I just started working at Arby's today, and I have to be 18 to use the slicer. There are 5 managers where I work, and everyone of them asked me how old I am twice my first day. They all wanted to know if I was old enough to use the slicer.

    So, you won't have to refuse to do any jobs. They will refuse to let you do it if there is any issues. They'll let you know.

    The job will probably not be hard. The hardest thing for me at Arby's is getting the sandwitch wrappers lined up properly, and remembering what goes on which sandwich, but that's not really very hard. It's probably simmilar at McDonalds.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I worked at McDonald's cooking on the grill, it is very fast paced, and you are also responsible for cooking chicken and fish in the fryers. I don't think your age will be an issue. It is super hot back there over that grill, so be prepared to keep some water with you to drink! And be careful do not burn your hands!!!! I hated it, hope it goes better for you! Good luck!

  • 1 decade ago

    No they wont...now if you were under 15, your not allowed to do grill, or any of the fried products

    Source(s): I work at Mcdonalds
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