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Fast Food Workers

Education and Training Requirements

High School

If you are working a part-time job and are still in high school, you may find that courses such as family and consumer science, advanced cooking, or health and sanitation may be helpful. Other useful classes include mathematics, computer science, and a foreign language. As a fast food worker making your way up the ranks of a restaurant, you may decide to pursue special training or education.

Other Education or Training

If a fast food employee is already working full-time at a large franchise and is interested in pursuing management training, there are many outlets for career preparation. Many franchises have their own training programs for future managers and franchise owners. McDonald's, Dunkin' (which is also known as Dunkin' Donuts), and Burger King all offer serious course work in such areas as maintaining restaurant equipment; hiring, training, and motivating employees; and purchasing supplies. Most other chain franchises offer employee instruction as well, so that the product and image of their restaurants are kept consistent and so that they may offer new franchise owners assistance in getting started in the business.