What to Pack
To ensure you are prepared, make sure to pack the following.
McDonald's Uniforms - Grey Shirt, pants, belt, name badge, shoes
Any toiletries
Casual Clothes - for going to dinner, transport
Book and pens
Reminder if flying, your carry on luggage limit is 7kg.
Before you attend
Ensure all pre-work completed (if required).
Flights (if applicable) will be emailed to you before course. Ensure you check-in BEFORE you get to Airport, 24hrs before flight you will be alerted. You will be able to add your boarding pass to your Apple Wallet.
Contact any other TMG employees attending course prior to arrange time to meet at Airport or Carpool.
Food & Meals
Your daily meal allowance is $45.
Keep all receipts and you will be reimbursed post course by your RM.
We recommend you eat at McDonald's during your breaks/before course, and there are plenty of local eateries close by both accommodation.
Professionalism
As representatives of your restaurant/Dave and the McDonald’s brand, professionalism within the training centre must be upheld:
Be courteous and considerate of others
Disruptive behaviour and strong language will not be tolerated
At all times, follow McDonald’s office and (if applicable) hotel instructions
Appearance is crucial, participants at all times should adhere to the McDonald’s Appearance Policy
Participants who fail to meet McDonald’s standards of professionalism may be removed from the course.
In the classroom
Illness: Please ensure you do not attend a course at the Training Centre if you are feeling unwell.
Punctuality: It is important that all students are ready to start class on time and return from breaks/lunch at the appointed time. Restaurants of the individuals who fail to be punctual may be notified.
Phones: Mobile phones should be switched to silent and off tables during class. Participants will have time to reply to notifications during breaks.
If you have an urgent situation that may require you to have access to your phone, please speak to your facilitator.
Class participation: Participation leads to enhanced learning for the entire class. Participants should raise their hands to contribute to class discussions.
Arrival
The front door to the Office will be open from 7:30 am, if you arrive prior to this, please head up to the Aspley restaurant and do not buzz for entry.
From 7.30am please proceed to level 1 via the stairs where the learning and development consultants will greet you
Facilities
Toilets are available on level two along the back wall of the Training Centre.
In case of an emergency follow the directions of the class facilitator and ECO Warden. The evacuation meeting point for the Training Centre is in front of the pylon on Gayford St.
In the event of an emergency, do not use the lift, instead evacuate using either set of stairs on each side of the building.
Parking
The car park at the office is reserved for Corporate staff, Aspley employees and their customers. You will be asked to move if you are parked under the office or in the surrounding car spaces.
Parking is available in the Aspley Hypermarket car park in the dedicated area shown on the map to the right in the yellow circle.
Breaks
Breaks will be provided throughout each class. Before a break, the facilitator will advise when the class will recommence.
McDonald’s Aspley is adjacent to the Training Centre, and there are also various food outlets close by should participants wish to use them. The Training Centre also has a kitchen to use with a fridge and microwave. Speak to the class facilitator for more information
Hot food should not be taken into the training rooms and all drinks should have a lid
Smoking is only permitted on the balcony immediately opposite the elevator on level 2
As in our restaurants, participants should practice Clean As You Go
Transport
As you will drive to this course, set your GPS to accommodation address. This will be sent to you a week before course, but if you haven't received, speak with your RM.
We ask you carpool with other TMG employees. Person driving will receive travel allowance per km - complete travel form.
Accommodation will be close by training centre, and will have parking.
Arrival
The front door to the Office will be open from 7:30am, if you arrive prior to this, please head up to the Thornleigh restaurant and do not buzz for entry
From 7:30 am please proceed to through the entry doors into the Charlie Bell School of Management where the Learning and Development Consultants will greet you
Facilities
Toilets are available at either end of the main foyer.
Soft drink station and coffee machine are free for participants to make themselves a beverage Please ensure you clean the area after you have made a beverage.
In case of an emergency follow the directions of the class facilitator and ECO Warden The evacuation meeting point for the CBSM is the McDonald’s overflow carpark located at the top end of Central Avenue
Parking (if you drive)
The McDonald’s overflow carpark is located at the top end of Central Avenue and is the only place participants are permitted to park. Please refer to the image for carpark location.
The car park at the office is reserved for Corporate staff. You will be asked to move if you are parked under the office or in the surrounding car spaces
Parking is not permitted in the Thornleigh McDonald’s carpark or the Bunnings carpark.
Breaks
Breaks will be provided throughout each class. Before a break, the facilitator will advise when the class will recommence.
McDonald’s Thornleigh is directly behind the Training Centre, and there are also various food outlets close by should participants wish to use them The Training Centre also has a kitchen to use with a fridge and microwave. Speak to the class facilitator for more information.
Hot food should not be taken into the training rooms and all drinks should have a lid.
Smoking is only permitted on the patio outside the double doors beside the coffee machine.
As in our restaurants, participants should practice Clean As You Go.
Transport (if you fly)
Once you arrive in Sydney Airport - find your way to Train Station , (use debit card on Opal Reader), make your way to Central (Platform 21) then from Central to Thornleigh (Platform 18).
Walk from Thornleigh Train station to the Ibis - (10min walk)
On the way home, you will do the same in reverse - important that you go to the right terminal at Sydney Airport based on carrier - terminal 2 (REX, Virgin, Jetstar) or terminal 3 (Qantas)
