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It’s also extremely common that a lot of the chains will have a “fuck you” mentality and just reuse an existing burger any way if they know you’re just trying t
by Operyl 8y ago
It’s also extremely common that a lot of the chains will have a “fuck you” mentality and just reuse an existing burger any way if they know you’re just trying to skirt the freshness. The real pro tip is to just ask nicely for a fresh burger, they’ll do an Ask Me, and everyone is happy.
Source: 2 years at a McDonald’s in my younger days.
EDIT: That is to say this isn't really a secret, it happens all the time. But when you're working with teenagers working for minimum wage, who hate when others try to be sneaky/talk down on them just being upfront and nicely asking what you want, and being sure to say "I know it'll take a bit longer, that's fine." is better than the alternative.
- bonestamp2 8y agoOn this note, and current McDonald's employees are going to hate me... but if you want fresh, hot and crispy fries, ask for "no salt". They'll have to put a new batch down, clean off the scooper and then give you fresh out of the frier fries. Then ask for a salt packet, because they're shit without salt.
- Operyl 8y agoJust ask for a fresh batch, they'll do an Ask Me (same as before) and they aren't nearly as annoyed if you let them know you're aware it'll take longer.
- AnIdiotOnTheNet 8y agoBut how can I feel like I'm beating the system and employing some amazing hack if I just ask nicely for what I want?
- okmokmz 8y agoI always ask for my fries well done to get a fresh batch. Also, as a bonus, they're more crispy and better than the standard fries anyways
- grawprog 8y agoYa gotta say. I've never worked at McDonalds, but I worked at A&W a long time ago, and there was no problem when someone wanted somethinf fresh made. The burgers took like 2 minutes to cook anyway. They sell fried chicken there though, that was kind of a pain to cook up fresh, it took 20 minutes to fry the chicken. On that note, I used to work the morning shift, but i remember one day, for some reason, nobody showed up for the afternoon shift so I had to stay. I had no idea I was supposed to start cooking chicken around 4 or so. The families, or people out to get an easy meal for their families, started ordering chicken. So many buckets of chicken...There was not enough chicken by far. People began to grow impatient. Around the time I finally managed to get on top of the chicken orders, people finally showed up for work and I was free. Sorry, I was originally only going to write the first part of the comment, but as I wrote it, that day came to mind. I'd forgotten about that.
- diogenescynic 8y agoWhat is an Ask Me?
- Operyl 8y agoAn Ask Me is a selection on the screen for an option that can’t be added as a customization. It’s to “ask the counter” for what is wanted. Like a bunless burger or what have you.