Flexible scheduling with a side of building my future

Baltimore— Local McDonald’s restaurants in Maryland are inviting approximately 2,700 job seekers to find their perfect job combo this fall by applying to a local McDonald’s restaurant.

Whether it’s a part-time job to help save up for a major purchase, a full-time position with the flexibility to work around family commitments or a first-time job with the goal of gaining valuable work experience, McDonald’s has a position to meet any candidate’s needs and the foundation to help drive long-term success, whether that’s with McDonald’s or elsewhere.

McDonald’s restaurants serve up brighter futures for restaurant workers every day. A recent study conducted in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) found that those who had a first job at McDonald’s were more likely to report feeling a sense of financial security and more likely to have a feeling of job satisfaction today.

Additionally, the survey also found that the skills taught at a job with McDonald’s, like responsibility, teamwork and responsiveness are critical to future employment success. Eighty-eight percent of survey respondents whose first job was at McDonald’s said they learned how to work as part of a team, compared to 74 percent of Americans overall. Fifty-seven percent said they were taught how to provide customer service very well, compared to less than half of Americans overall.

“People are at the heart of our business, and the skills our crew members learn in our restaurants like responsibility, teamwork and responsiveness, along with education, can open the door to a brighter future,” said Kris Grumiaux, McDonald’s Owner/Operator and People Lead for McDonald’s franchisees in Washington, D.C., Maryland/Eastern Shore and Northern Virginia. “As local employers, we’re committed to empowering our employees and the communities we serve.”

From advancement opportunities with a side of serving the community to flexible scheduling with a side of extra money for the holidays, people who work at McDonald’s have access to a host of benefits to suit their needs.

Crew members can also earn a high school diploma, take ESL classes, get tuition assistance and receive free guidance from advisors through Archways to Opportunity, McDonald’s signature education and career advising program at participating restaurants. For more than five years, “Archways to Opportunity” has provided opportunity and mobility for McDonald’s diverse crewmember community. More than 50 percent of workers enrolled in the program are individuals who identify as people of color and almost two-thirds of participants are women.

Now, throughout Maryland, McDonald’s locations are offering enhanced benefits including competitive pay, flexible scheduling, free meals, an employee discount program and Archways to Opportunity programming. At McDonald’s, no matter where you are in life, you can find a meaningful career with a side of whatever it is that makes you happy.

To learn more, visit: visit McDonalds.com/careers and apply to a restaurant near them, or text ‘apply’ to 38000 to start an application via text.