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. Requsition ID: PDX_MC_74A4FC8C-053C-4343-A48C-9CE9DDE8EDBA_106429 McDonald's Corporation and McDonald's USA, LLC (the "Company") are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, including any corporate-owned restaurant, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact recruiting.supportteam@us.mcd.com if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company or at a McDonald’s corporate-owned restaurant to which you are applying. McDonald's and its franchisees are taking proactive steps in response to the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure the safety in our restaurants across all communities. Our values of quality, service, and cleanliness continue to guide us. We're following direction from the CDC, state, and local governments and adhering to our deep cleaning procedures in every restaurant, every day. We also fully support employees who stay home from work if they are feeling sick. Read more about the ways we are prioritizing health at https://news.mcdonalds.com/news-releases/news-release-details/prioritizing-health-safety-and-community-mcdonalds-shares. McDonald's and its franchisees are always looking for top candidates and encourage you to apply online. If you have any questions, please first call the restaurant as this will help the restaurant comply with any social distancing guidelines or other compliance obligations. For corporate roles, please proceed to the online application, or if you already applied, contact supportteam@us.mcd.com. There may be a short delay in response time while we continue to monitor the impacts of COVID-19. We sincerely thank you for your continued trust in the Golden Arches.