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I'm an ex-McDonald's worker – three-word code gets you fresh, piping hot fries every time but staff hate it when you ask
A FORMER McDonald's worker has revealed the secret code word to get fresh fries every time.
Jamie Calder worked at the fast food chain for just over a year.
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The now 20-year-old, who studies at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, is now sharing insider knowledge about his time there.
The student also shared what is the biggest pet peeve of McDonald's staff.
First up, he said customers can add three words to their order that ensures fries are fresh and piping hot.
But he admits that staff hate it when you ask because it "ruins the flow".
He said: '[My biggest pet peeve is someone] ordering 'no salt fries' just to get fresh ones.
'[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."
From what different sounds mean in the kitchen to why you should ask for special seasoning on your burger, here's what else Jamie says McDonald's fans need to know.
'The seasoning for the burger patties is incredible on nuggets or Chicken Selects,' he said.
'If it's quiet enough not to be an annoying request, I would highly recommend [asking for it].
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'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 continues: 'The infamous McDonald's beeping comes from just about every machine in the kitchen.
'Certain beeps tell you when you get an order, when fries are halfway cooked or fully cooked, for the grills, fryers, drive-through, etc - everything beeps and it's a nightmare.'
The fast food worker also lifted the lid on the customers who cause the biggest problems - and it's not people being picky about their burger toppings.
He said: 'The worst 'customers' are the school-age kids who cause havoc in the dining area.
'Spraying water guns at customers and tossing 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.'
