McDonald's

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McDonald's
Employee Reviews

McDonald's

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Rating Distribution

914 ratings
★★★☆☆
5 stars
28.0% (129)
4 stars
16.0% (76)
3 stars
24.0% (111)
2 stars
12.0% (55)
1 stars
20.0% (95)

Summary of McDonald's Employee Feedback (AI-Generated)

3.3 out of 5 ★★★☆☆

Across all McDonald’s locations in Alaska, a recurring theme emerges: compensation and management effectiveness are central to employee satisfaction.While some locations, like Fairbanks and Palmer, highlight the positive impact of specific offerings (like the McMuffin meal), the overwhelming majority of summaries point to dissatisfaction stemming from inadequate pay and ineffective management.The Fairbanks locations, in particular, consistently reported high operational pressure and a demanding work environment directly attributable to poor management.Several locations, including Anchorage and Fairbanks, emphasized the need for meticulous attention to detail and operational precision, indicating a fast-paced, potentially stressful role.However, this pressure is exacerbated by a lack of support and guidance from management, leading to burnout and a desire for alternative employment.A common thread across all reviews is a need for improved management training, focusing on workload distribution, employee support, and conflict resolution.Despite some positive aspects – such as the potential for a healthier meal option or the demand for operational precision – the negative impacts of poor management consistently outweigh these factors, driving employee turnover and dissatisfaction.The reviews consistently suggest that McDonald's needs to prioritize improvements in its management practices to create a more positive and sustainable work environment across its Alaskan locations.

Disclaimer: This review has been generated by AI based on employee feedback. It may not fully represent the company under the current filters.

Highlights

Pros
  • Competitive Pay
  • Need for Improved Management
  • Demand for Operational Precision
Cons
  • Ineffective Management
  • High Operational Pressure
  • Low Compensation
1 out of 5 ★☆☆☆☆

I believe seeking other jobs is wise.

Dec 4, 2025

1 out of 5 ★☆☆☆☆

I believe seeking other jobs is wise.

Dec 4, 2025

0 out of 5 ☆☆☆☆☆

I believe seeking other jobs is wise.

I believe seeking other jobs is wise.

3 out of 5 ★★★☆☆

Could be worse

Jul 15, 2025

3 out of 5 ★★★☆☆

Could be worse

Jul 15, 2025

0 out of 5 ☆☆☆☆☆

Could be worse

Could be worse

McDonald's Employee Reviews by Location

Location Rating Reviews
Chicago, IL 4.0 ★★★★☆ 11
Houston, TX 4.2 ★★★★☆ 6
Fresno, CA 3.4 ★★★☆☆ 5
Los Angeles, CA 3.8 ★★★☆☆ 5
New York, NY 3.6 ★★★☆☆ 5
Dallas, TX 3.0 ★★★☆☆ 3
Orlando, FL 4.3 ★★★★☆ 3
Baltimore, MD 2.3 ★★☆☆☆ 3
San Antonio, TX 4.0 ★★★★☆ 3
Lexington, KY 3.3 ★★★☆☆ 3
Atlanta, GA 1.7 ★☆☆☆☆ 3
Charlotte, NC 2.3 ★★☆☆☆ 3
Tucson, AZ 4.7 ★★★★☆ 3
Lubbock, TX 4.7 ★★★★☆ 3
Modesto, CA 4.0 ★★★★☆ 3