Food Preparation Specialist

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 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. 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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr McDonald's