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Crew Team Member – Opening Shift

McDonald’s
Galena, IL Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/25/2026

McDonald’s – Illinois Location

Position Type: Part-Time & Full-Time

Starting Wage: $15.00 per hour or based on experience

Expected Opening Hours: 5am-10am (negotiable at interview)

Days Available: Any Days During the Week Weekends

Position Overview

We are seeking dependable and motivated individuals to join our team as Opening Crew Team Members. This position plays a critical role in setting up the restaurant for a successful day by preparing the kitchen, service areas, and dining room before peak business hours.

If you are reliable, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment, we would love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Arrive on time and ready to prepare the restaurant for opening
  • Prepare food and beverage stations according to McDonald’s standards
  • Ensure cleanliness and food safety procedures are followed
  • Provide friendly and efficient service to guests
  • Work collaboratively with managers and team members
  • Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

  • Reliable transportation and strong attendance record
  • Ability to work early morning hours
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs
  • Positive attitude and team-focused mindset
  • Previous restaurant experience preferred but not required

Benefits May Include

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Free Meal During Shift
  • 30% Employee Food Discount
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Reduced-Cost Healthcare (Full-Time Employees Only)
  • Opportunities for Advancement

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all employees.

Additional Info:

This job posting contains some information about what it is like to work in a McDonald’s restaurant, but it is not a complete job description. People who work in a McDonald’s restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of this job.


By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a restaurant that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. I understand that this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald’s USA. Any information I provide in this application will be submitted only to the independent franchisee, who is the only company responsible for employment matters at this restaurant. I recognize that the independent franchisee alone will make all decisions concerning employment matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. By applying for a job at a franchisee operated restaurant, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee organization in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application. I acknowledge that McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the franchise organization for information about its privacy practices.

Benefits:

Job Training, Employee Discounts, Reduced or Flexible Hours

Salary : $15

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