Ex Edinburgh McDonald's worker says meals taste 'so much better' with one thing
A former McDonald's employee has spilled the beans on a nifty trick to jazz up your chicken meal. Jamie Calder, 20, who clocked in at the fast-food behemoth for just over a year, has some insider advice for nugget and chicken selects aficionados.
During his stint, he picked up a few hacks that he reckons punters should be privy to when they're ordering their grub.
For those partial to a chicken nugget or select, Jamie suggests a dash of the burger patty seasoning could elevate your meal to new heights, as he revealed to NeedToKnow.
"The seasoning for the burger patties is incredible on nuggets or chicken selects," he divulged, adding that if the joint isn't too hectic, it's well worth popping the question.
However, Jamie isn't keen on customers asking for salt-free fries, which are typically served pre-salted, reports the Mirror.
He explained that such a request can throw a spanner in the works, disrupting the crew's slick routine.
"[We'll be] in a rhythm of stacking fries and then have to wipe all the salt off the fry station and fry a new portion just for a customer, who is [probably] going to dump two packs of salt on them as soon as you hand them. It ruins the flow and slows down the process."
Jamie also dished out a savvy tip for using the restaurant's app to order your feast.
"And if you order on the app to collect, you can usually save some time as they'll start preparing your order before you get to the restaurant (as long as you check in when nearby)," he imparted.
The student, who studies at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, also divulged what various sounds from the kitchen signify.
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"The infamous McDonald's beeping originates from virtually every machine in the kitchen," he added.
"Different beeps indicate when you receive an order, when chips are half-cooked or fully cooked, for the grills, fryers, drive-through, etc - everything beeps and it's a nightmare. Moreover, Jamie revealed which customers he considers to be the worst, based on his experience."
The worst customers are the school-age children who wreak havoc in the dining area," he asserted."
Spraying water pistols at customers and flinging tubs of sauce everywhere. "The worst [experience I've had] was when someone blocked the bathroom sink with a plastic bag and flooded the bathroom."
Jamie's insights follow another McDonald's employee's revelation about three aspects of the restaurant's drive-thru process. TikTok user @charlton.a claims that ordering at the drive-thru is not as private as one might think.
According to him, those working in that area can "hear everything" customers are saying "even when our mic is off". He further stated that cameras also take "mugshot photos" of those ordering food, so they know which order belongs to whom.
Additionally, the McDonald's worker alleged that customers can order a recipe book, although another employee said they didn't have these at a different store.
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