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    63%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends
    Work/Life balance
    3.4(3K ratings)
    Career development
    3.6(3K ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.2(3K ratings)
    Management
    3.0(3K ratings)
    Working environment
    3.2(3K ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.6(3K ratings)
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    1.0
    Crew Member
    Feb 2026
    Christies Beach SA 51651 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Wouldn't even reccomend for first time job experience.
    The good thingsDiscounts on food and free drinks while working
    The challengesThe staff, management, attitudes, training, customer service, workplace safety, proper maintenance of machinery, cleanliness, priorities and food handling.
    3.0
    Crew Member
    Oct 2025
    Gilles Plains SA 5086Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    most awful time of my life
    The good thingsthe people and that’s it
    The challengesthe customers are awful managers and restaurant manager are not helpful and put you down and if you are new and not someone who has worked there for ages they will be rude to you and belittle you
    3.0
    Crew
    Oct 2025
    West Richmond SA 50334 to 5 years in the role, current employee
    as amazing as the crew are, the workload has become too much for how little people are on
    The good thingsmanagers and other crew are great and understanding
    The challengesfeels understaffed especially for day crew
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Customer Service Role
    Jul 2025
    Gawler SA 51182 to 3 years in the role, current employee
    Simple job, however occasional workers in the management roles really made the job harder, and I lost more than I've gained due to terrible coworkers
    The good thingsGreat starting job for people wanting to learn how jobs work
    The challengesCustomers can be a lot to handle, and occasionally would have rougher shifts due to terrible management choices. Additionally, had a decent amount stolen and management refused to help, along with ignoring my requests for any training whatsoever. Got told multiple times that my questions/requests weren't worth their time.
    2.0
    Team Member
    Jun 2025
    Reynella SA 51613 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Good for a first job, but don't expect it to be fun.
    The good thingsGood first job. Gives you can idea on what working is like and what to expect when working. You get a discount nation-wide with the MyMaccas app, and 50% off an hour before and after your shift, and on lunch breaks. Making friends very possible if that's your thing.
    The challengesWay too stressful for the pay. Might have been my store though. Customers have little to no respect for you. Managers can be friendly, but some managers are terrible. All managers have obvious favourites. Don't expect any rewards or recognition for your work if you work night shifts.
    4.0
    Customer service
    May 2025
    Ingle Farm SA 5098Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Such a good workplace, the people and the managers there are super nice and care about one another.
    The good thingsThis was a very good place to start working at for a first time job. I got to learn more with money handling and lots of customer experience and made new friendships.
    The challengesWhat i didn't really like where that sometime there was quite rude customer that didn't care but i realise you will get that everywhere so it doesn't really effect me.
    4.0
    Crew Member
    Feb 2025
    Pooraka SA 50951 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    I love my work so far.
    The good thingsPeople treat you equally which feels like home.
    The challengesRush time during summer days.
    4.0
    Kitchen Crew
    Jan 2025
    Darlington SA 50471 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Good flexibility (if you need it), good management (although that might've been only my case specifically). However, keeping up with demand in a fast-paced environment is simply not fit for everyone.
    The good thingsThe work flexibility, the people (both other crew and management), the discounts. Pretty much anything that was in control of the store and the management team was handled really well.
    The challengesKeeping up with demand was by far the most stressful part of working here. Often the kitchen would be understaffed, and it would be incredibly difficult to keep up. Additionally, as I got older, I would be given very few shifts - often once a month or less. I no longer had a work routine, so I quit.
    5.0
    Crew Member
    Jan 2025
    Pooraka SA 5095Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Best first job experience I would have stayed if I was not so stressed:)
    The good thingsI loved working here, the managers were super understanding and welcoming:D
    The challengesI found it hard to get along with one of the employees who was a bit mean to me
    2.0
    Crew Trainer
    Apr 2024
    Adelaide SA 50003 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Do not work here, some locations may be better managed, but most locations are money hungry and don’t listen to any valued feedback or want to support the team
    The good thingsMajority of the people you work with - as long as you get along, but there’s always drama.
    The challengesI’m full time and cannot get my availabilities curated to my actual availabilities, getting given the exact same shifts every week and don’t seem to have any support making me stress. 3-4 hours at a time in the kitchen alone during breakfast to transition rush sends me nuts
    3.0
    Crew Member
    Aug 2023
    Pooraka SA 5095Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    It was a fun experience but some of the management staff are not fit to be in that position.
    The good thingsA good thing about McDonald's would be the amount of flexibility the company has regarding staff availability.
    The challengesDealing with difficult customers and management being unfair
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Crew Member
    Jun 2023
    Felixstow SA 5070Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Fast paced environment, bad place for international students.
    The good thingsThe pay is average, some of the co workers are supportive and nice, you will get to meet lot of cool people.
    The challengesThe work load can be hectic, and if you are an international student in a casual role, forget about getting shifts. Most likely they will not give you any shifts or hours. Max they give 4 to 8 hours per week. They should be clear about this when hiring.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Crew Trainer
    Apr 2017
    Adelaide SA 50003 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Great experience builder but not a career job.
    The good thingsTeamwork, Goals, Personal development
    The challengesPretty much everything in fast food is a challenge, but if you can survive it you will be prepared for work anywhere.
    5.0
    Customer Experience Manager
    Sep 2016
    Adelaide SA 50007 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Great place to work
    The good thingsEasy place and flexible
    The challengesIntense fast past workplace
    5.0
    Cafe crew member
    Feb 2016
    Munno Para West SA 51155 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    It has been a great way to enter the workforce
    The good thingsThe people, Gaining my cert 3 in retail
    The challengesHigh volume and high paced
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