Owensboro McDonald’s holds All American Crew Competition

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say more than 50 crew members from 13 locally-owned McDonald’s restaurants came together Wednesday in a competition to be recognized as the best-of-the-best in key positions in the restaurant during the McDonald’s All-American Crew Competition in Owensboro.

Officials say second-generation McDonald’s Owner/Operator Chris McEnaney hosted the competition at his Parrish Avenue restaurant. Top performers from the family’s restaurants in Owensboro, Princeton, Kentucky, Madisonville, Hopkinsville, Eddyville, Marion, Kentucky and Providence were selected to compete for cash, prizes and bragging rights.

“At McDonald’s we’re always looking for ways to enhance our operations and develop future leaders within our organization,” said McEnaney. “The All-American Crew Competition was an unforgettable experience and exemplifies our dedication to people and excellence in our restaurants. I am so proud of the commitment from every crew member that competed.”

A spokesperson for McDonald’s says four teams of 13 crew members each competed for the title of top performer in the categories of grill, fried products, initiator, assembly, French fries, drive-thru order taking, drive-thru cashier, drive-thru presentation, drive-thru runner, digital/delivery, front counter, table service/curbside and lobby.

Officials say judges from the McDonald’s corporation, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley, Martin Brower Distribution and leaders from neighboring McDonald’s organizations graded competitors on their performance in several key areas for each position.

A spokesperson for McDonald’s says gold, silver, bronze and honorable mention recognitions were awarded to individual crew members for each position, and teams were ranked by most golds received as follows:

• 1st Place: Grimace’s Gremlins led by Supervisor Conner McEnaney
• 2nd Place: The McOriginals led by Supervisor Stephanie Maness
• 3rd Place Tie:
  • Team Mac Pack led by Supervisor Kelly Kortz
  • Team Prestige led by Supervisor Michelle Brennan

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