McDonald's Employment FAQ

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Have a question about employment at McDonald's? You've come to the right place. Whether you are looking for how to apply for a job at McDonald's or are a current employee with a question, we have answers to all of your questions!

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How do I apply for employment at McDonalds?

To apply for a job at McDonald's visit the McDonald's Careers website. Navigate to Restaurant Jobs or Corporate Jobs to find available McDonald's job listings near you.

How old do you have to be to work at McDonald's?

Please contact the store you are interested in to learn about hiring practices, visit the McDonald's Restaurant Locator page. There are two types of McDonald's restaurants: company-owned restaurants and restaurants independently owned and operated by franchisees. The hiring policies and procedures regarding age may vary between these businesses.

How do I know if a McDonald's location is hiring?

Visit the McDonald's Restaurant Jobs page and search for the restaurant you’re interested in, you’ll be directed to that McDonald’s brand restaurant’s site and, in most cases, you can find out what job positions the restaurant has posted. For McDonalds location contact information use the McDonald's Restaurant Locator.

How can I update the information on my McDonald's application?

If you need to update the information you provided on your McDonald's job application, please reach out to the restaurant where you applied. For McDonald's store location contact information use the McDonald's Restaurant Locator.

What is the status of my McDonald's job application?

Hiring is handled at the store level. Please reach out to the store where you applied by visiting the McDonald's Restaurant Locator page for store contact information and speak with the hiring manager regarding the status of your McDonald's job application.

What internship opportunities are there at McDonald's?

Internships at McDonald's Corporate offices for University students can be found posted on the McDonald's University page on our careers website.

Am I eligible for rehire at McDonald's?

To know if you are eligible for re-hire at McDonalds please find the location you are interested in by navigating to the Restaurant Locator Page to inquire about hiring policies. There are two types of McDonald's restaurants: company-owned restaurants and restaurants independently owned and operated by franchisees. The hiring policies and procedures regarding re-hire vary between these businesses.

I'm a McDonald's employee and I have a concern. Who can I talk to about it? (e.g. termination, scheduling, dating complaints)

If you have an McDonald's employment related question or concern, please take the issue up with your McDonald's store manager.

Where should California residents go to learn more about the applicant and employee rights fulfillment process?

For applicants of McDonald’s Corporation and McDonald’s USA, LLC, please visit the Applicant Privacy Statement for information about our privacy practices. For employees of McDonald’s Corporation and McDonald’s USA, LLC, please reference the Employee Privacy Statement previously provided to you. Residents of California may exercise their privacy rights related to their application or employment by submitting a request through the McDonald’s Privacy Rights Center or calling us toll-free at 877-623-1955 (press 5 for HR Consulting). If you are an applicant or employee of a McDonald’s franchisee, we encourage you to contact your employer for more information.