Welcome to McDonald’s Taste for Work

Supporting everyone to develop essential employability skills through immersive career experiences in the classroom and the workplace.

Everyone deserves a fair shot at their future. Taste for Work opens doors to real opportunities and breaks down employment barriers for everyone over 14, through education resources and restaurant work experience.

Restaurant work experience (age 14+)

Ready to build skills that can open doors?

Restaurant work experience (age 14+)

Step into our bustling kitchen and front-of-house team where every shift brings something new. This isn't just work experience, it's your chance to master real skills in a fast-paced, energetic environment.

Free classroom resources

Ready to discover essential workplace skills?

Free classroom resources

Our free, Skills Builder-accredited resources give students an authentic workplace experience. Expert-designed challenges develop essential workplace skills through practical activities that bridge the gap between education and employment.

Developed in partnership with respected education bodies, Taste for Work aligns with key education and careers policy frameworks in the UK and Ireland.

Skills Builder Accredited

Leading the way in essential skills development for life and work, Taste for Work classroom challenges are Level 4 accredited.

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Approved by Nasen

Taste for Work resources are designed with and accredited by NASEN, the body dedicated to the education of individuals with special educational needs.

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Gatsby Benchmarked

Taste for Work has been developed to meet the DfE-approved framework of 8 benchmarks that define excellent careers education.

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I’d like to thank everyone at McDonald's for creating such a great programme.

Secondary Teacher

Gillingham

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Registering with Taste For Work will give you access to the National Schools Partnership’s range of innovative and inspiring school initiatives.