I’m an ex-McDonald’s chef — why 10:30 is the ‘worst’ time to eat there

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I’m an ex-McDonald’s chef — why 10:30 is the ‘worst’ time to eat there​

By
Asia Grace
August 25, 2023 10:14am
Updated

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He’s sharing his nuggets of wisdom.
Although most fast-food lovers would argue that a tasty bite from McDonald’s is a treat at any hour, the burger behemoth’s former corporate chef is virally warning happy meal munchers against patronizing the restaurant during its mid-morning transition.
“Why is 10:30 the worst time to go to McDonald’s?,” said chef Mike Haracz, answering a question from a Mickey D’s fan in a trending TikTok clip. “At 10:30, that’s when the restaurant switches from breakfast to lunch.”
In the saucy post, which is currently serving nearly 20,000 viewers, Haracz, who purportedly worked as the manager of culinary innovation for McDonald’s headquarters, explained that the daily menu changeover causes ruckus in the kitchen, as well as with the staff.
“There’s a bunch of people who want their breakfast later than 10:30, and there’s a bunch of people who want their lunch earlier than 10:30,” he continued, noting that the problem is mostly rooted in the eatery’s cancellation of its short-lived “all day breakfast” offering — a campaign customers have long-hoped would be reinstated.
Former McDonald’s corporate chef Mike Haracz revealed that 10:30 a.m. is the “worst” time to eat at the restaurant due to the hectic kitchen switch from its breakfast menu to its lunch menu.NYPost Composite
“The issue is,” continued Haracz, “all of the [cooking] equipment is the same, and a lot of times things are switched over from the breakfast menu to the lunch menu.”
“That means the fryers are no longer cooking hash browns, they’re cooking French fries, the grills have a different time and temperature,” added Golden Arches whistleblower. “The Universal Holding Cabinet (UHC) that holds a larger volume of the cooked items — [used] to service customers extra quick, so they can just pull things out of the cabinet — all of the breakfast ingredients and items need to be removed and all of the lunch items need to be added.”
And the McNightmare doesn’t end there.
Haracz said franchises typically struggle to get rid of all of the breakfast foods in time to begin serving lunch.Getty Images
Haracz went on to explain that 10:30 also marks a shift change at most franchises, which adds another layer of chaotic gunk to the deep-fried fray.
“Crew are switching over sometimes,” he said. “Sometimes more headcount come in or leave at that time.”
“All of these moving parts are happening while it’s also getting busier at the restaurant, while also switching an entire menu, while trying to run out of all the breakfast items and add all the lunch items,” said the Mc-insider. “And it causes a lot of issues within the restaurants.”
[IMG alt="A general view of a McDonald's restaurant sign as seen in Paramus, NJ on April 29, 2018.
"]https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/NYPICHPDPICT000022562014.jpg?w=1024[/IMG]Online, McDonald’s fans shared their personal experiences with eating at the restaurant during the kitchen switch.Christopher Sadowski
Haracz — who’s previously achieved social media superstardom by revealing the secret contents of McDonalds’ Big Mac sauce to an audience of over 3.4 million — concluded his word to the wise by deeming 10:30 the “cluster” hour for eating.
And McManiacs responded with mixed reactions.
“I find just after 10:30 am to be the best time to get lunch [because] all the lunch items are the freshest at that point,” a commentator chimed.

“Yeah, when I was a kitchen manager changing menus was the worst. Having to time everything to be food safety temped, while also doing breakfast,” added an ex-employee.
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“One time we got a ton of breakfast items free because they messed up our breakfast order right as they were switching over to lunch,” said a grease buff.
However, when a troll wrote, “The best time to go to McDonald’s is never lol,” to which Haracz responded with a heartfelt “like.”

 

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I was a McDonald’s chef — here’s why you should never order a Big Mac​

By
Asia Grace
August 31, 2023 10:12am
Updated




Don’t waste your bread on this sandwich.
To help fast-food lovers save a buck or two, an ex-McDonald’s chef is spilling the secret sauce on why purchasing the joint’s famed Big Mac burger is nothing more than a big ripoff.
“Don’t order a Big Mac; you should be ordering this every time,” begins former Golden Arches insider Mike Haracz in his TikTok hot take, which stacked a supersized 120,000 views.
“A McDouble like a Mac — you save, like, $2,” he continues. “This is the superior way.”
Haracz, who once served as the global chain’s manager of culinary innovation, went on to break down the financial perks of picking the McDouble — comprising two 100% pure beef patties seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper, and topped with tangy pickles, chopped onions, ketchup, mustard and a slice of melty American cheese — over the much-ballyhooed Big Mac.
Haracz has earned millions of TikTok views on posts unveiling the fast-food chain’s secrets.Christopher SadowskiFormer McDonald’s chef Mike Haracz explained why ordering a McDouble is more financially sound than purchasing a Big Mac from the fast-food chain.AFP/Getty Images
The Mac, on the other hand, is made complete with two 100% beef patties, a slice of cheese, lettuce, onions, pickles, a middle bun and the renowned Big Mac sauce. BTW: Haracz previously scored a whopping 3.4 million TikTok views with footage that reveals the tangy spread’s once-classified recipe.
He also recently achieved viral glory for revealing why 10:30 a.m. is “the worst” time to eat at McDonald’s. Haracz’s revelation rang bells across social media, as did his previously viral video detailing how to determine whether a particular Mickey D’s is a “good one” to patronize.
However, now the whistleblower’s “better” burger deal is blowing minds online.
“The McDouble only has one slice of cheese just like the Big Mac,” he said. “There’s no middle bun. It’s so much better and cheaper.”
Haracz has previously reached social media superstardom with clips about how to identify “good” McDonald’s locations and when eaters should refrain from ordering from the chainChef Mike Haracz/TwitterOnline, fans of McDonald’s foodstuffs praised Haracz for his money-saving tip.TikTok/antoniovasquez1544

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I’m an ex-McDonald’s chef — why 10:30 is the ‘worst’ time to eat there​

Meanwhile, his juicy tip left Mickey D’s devotees drooling.
“Best hack,” cheered a fan of the processed fare.
“Order it all the time, so much better flavor,” wrote another, agreeing that the McDouble offered more tastebud-friendly bang for his buck than the Mac.
“Going to get that for lunch tomorrow!!!” announced an equally eager eater.
Unfortunately for Haracz, not everyone was happy with his meal hack.
“Option 2: Don’t go to McDonalds,” snarked a detractor.
“You [still] get charged for lettuce and mac sauce. Those charges make a McDouble the same price as a Big Mac,” groaned another bellyacher.
“The McDonald’s near me charges [an extra $2] to get a [McDouble] dressed like a Mac,” another said.
To that, Haracz created a separate post, shaming the locations that saddle folks with surcharges for minor add-ons and customizations.
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“To add lettuce and Big Mac sauce is $2?” he asks. “That math is not adding up correctly.
He adds, “That’s ridiculous.”

 

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Agree.... tryna figure that out too

 

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Sounds more like it's the worst time to work there not eat there.

 

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Sounds more like it's the worst time to work there not eat there.