WHAT WE DO DIFFERENTLY

  • PEOPLE

    We invest in our team members with training, development, recognition, and real opportunities to grow.
    Whether you are starting your first job or building a career in leadership, we are committed to helping you succeed.

  • PERFORMANCE

    As one of Central Iowa’s top-performing McDonald’s organizations, we set high standards and support our teams in achieving them.
    Excellence is not accidental, it is built through strong leadership, accountability, and teamwork.

  • OPPORTUNITY

    A job here can be much more than a paycheck.
    With competitive benefits, flexible scheduling, educational support, and advancement opportunities, we create pathways for people to grow personally and professionally.

Why Work Here?

At J&D Restaurants, we believe great restaurants are built by great people. Whether you are looking for your first job, flexible work that fits your life, or a long-term career with room to grow, we provide the training, support, and opportunities to help you succeed.
We are proud to offer a workplace where performance is recognized, people are developed, and team members are treated with respect.
What We Offer
✅ Competitive Starting Wages
✅ Flexible Scheduling
✅ Paid Training
✅ Food Discounts
✅ Paid Time Off
✅ Tuition Assistance
✅ Free Telehealth Coverage
✅ Provided Uniforms
✅ Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
✅ 401(k) Retirement Plan
✅ Career Growth & Leadership Opportunities
✅ And More!

Invest in Your Future

At J&D Restaurants, we believe a great job should open doors. That is why we proudly support Archways to Opportunity, McDonald’s education and career advancement program designed to help team members grow—personally, professionally, and academically—wherever they are in life.

 

Whether you are taking your first step, advancing your education, or building a long-term career, Archways provides meaningful resources to help you move forward.

 

Your Opportunities Include:

 

🎓 Up to $2,500 annually in tuition assistance
📚 Earn your high school diploma *
🗣️ Improve your English language skills
🧭 Receive education and career coaching from professional advisors *

 

Because when our people grow, we all grow.

 

*Select benefits are also available to immediate family members of eligible employees at participating restaurants.

Find a Location Near You!

ALTOONA
Adventureland 2951 Adventureland Drive Apply Now Text IA202 to 38000
Crossings 3734 8th Street SW Apply Now Text IA207 to 38000
ANKENY
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